What Is the Purpose of a Discharge Petition

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a discharge petition?

• A) to force a vote on a House bill that is otherwise stuck in committee
• B) to force a vote on a Senate bill that is being delayed by a filibuster
• C) to force a vote on a House or Senate bill that is favored by a minority
• D) to force Congress to remain in session until the calendar has been fully discharged

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