Which of the following is NOT a potential outcome for a bill after being passed through Congress?

The outcome that is not a potential result after a bill has passed through Congress is a public vote. In the legislative process, once a bill is approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it is sent to the President, who has several options. The President can either sign the bill into law, allow it to become law without a signature (a pocket veto), or veto the bill, sending it back to Congress with objections.

A public vote is not part of this legislative process. While public opinion can influence legislation and policymakers, the formal mechanism for passing laws does not include a direct referendum or public vote on every bill that Congress passes. Instead, the decisions are made by elected representatives within the established legislative framework.