Occasionally, Representatives Engage in Lengthy Debates on Bills That They

question 61

Multiple Choice

Occasionally, representatives engage in lengthy debates on bills that they do not oppose. This delaying action is called

• A) a filibuster.
• B) cloture.
• C) chubbing.
• D) politics as usual.

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