Weegy: In addition to replacing the president if necessary, its the duty of the vice president to preside over the Senate. User: Can be used in the senate to stop a bill from being passed? Weegy: A filibuster can be used in the Senate to stop a bill from being passed. User: To force a bill out of committee a/an petition must be signed by a majority or representatives Weegy: To force a bill out of committee, a discharge petition must be signed by a majority of the representatives. User: To force a bill out a petition must be signed by a majority of the representatives Weegy: To force a bill out of committee, a discharge petition must be signed by a majority of the representatives. User: Which are the similarity’s of the United States constitution vs the state constitution Weegy: Bill of Rights is a similarity between the United States Constitution and all state constitutions. User: A powerful comity of the us senate charged with finding ways to raise federal revenues in the Weegy: A powerful committee of the U.S. Senate charged with finding ways to raise federal revenues is the Finance Committee. (More)