Imagine You Are a Member of Congress and Have Sponsored

question 19

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are a member of Congress and have sponsored a controversial piece of legislation overhauling the immigration system.The bill has made it through committee and has the support of leaders from both parties, but many of your colleagues are opposed to various provisions in the bill and would like to see substantial changes.What would you like to happen to ensure the bill is voted upon as originally drafted?

• A)have the bill sent to the floor to be considered under a closed rule
• B)have a colleague filibuster the bill
• C)have the bill sent to the floor to be considered under an open rule
• D)have the whips instruct your colleagues they are free to vote as they please
• E)have each party's leader organize support for a discharge petition

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