Commentaries: Art. 87

If one council refers an item of business in its entirety back to the Federal Council, it must give notice of its decision to the other council.
If the other council does not agree with the decision to refer the matter back, the referral will still take effect provided the first council confirms its initial decision.
The same procedure also applies to the decision of a council to adjourn the discussion of an item of business for a period that is expected to exceed one year (suspension of business).

Art. 87