When a Bill Comes to the Floor of the House

question 83

Multiple Choice

When a bill comes to the floor of the House or Senate for a "yea," "nay," or "present" indication by members of Congress in order to be recorded, the process is called a(n)

• A)public forum.
• B)roll-call vote.
• C)congressional caucus.
• D)open debate.

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