What Is a Legislative "Hold

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is a legislative "hold"?

• A) a stalling tactic used in the U.S. House of Representatives
• B) a stalling tactic used in the U.S. Senate
• C) a secret way to delay the passing of bills in the U.S. Senate
• D) both b and c
• E) a way for presidents to avoid the U.S. Senate altogether

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