A Procedure by Which a Bill in the House of Representatives

question 19

Multiple Choice

A procedure by which a bill in the House of Representatives can be forced out of committee to the floor for a vote is called a

• A) standing vote.
• B) committee release.
• C) discharge petition.
• D) filibuster.
• E) cloture vote.

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