If a Senator Threatens to Filibuster a Bill What Can

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a senator threatens to filibuster a bill what can be done to ensure a bill has the chance to pass?

• A) Negotiate a unanimous consent agreement without the objecting member
• B) Invoke cloture to end debate
• C) Appeal to the Rules Committee to make filibusters out of order for a given legislative day
• D) Both a and b would work

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