Under the House Rules, the Only Time the Speaker of the House

question 47

Multiple Choice

Under the House rules, the only time the Speaker of the House must vote is when:

• A) a filibuster occurs.
• B) the president pro tempore is absent.
• C) there is a tie.
• D) the president vetoes a bill.
• E) a cloture is invoked.

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Definitions:

Western Land

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Eastern Land

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Gold Discovery

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