third reading
noun
: the final stage of the consideration of a legislative bill before a vote on its final disposition
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The bill is now headed for a third reading and a vote scheduled for May 11 ahead of the mayor's signature.
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Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its second and third reading by 62 votes to 48, with one abstention.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The House advanced the bill to a third reading on Wednesday.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The House took the day off Monday, due to the inclement weather, so its deadlines for second reading approval was moved to Thursday and third reading approval was moved to Monday.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its second and third reading by 62 votes to 48, with one abstention.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The House advanced the bill to a third reading on Wednesday.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The House took the day off Monday, due to the inclement weather, so its deadlines for second reading approval was moved to Thursday and third reading approval was moved to Monday.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Third reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third%20reading. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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