A Filibuster Allows Members of the Senate to

question 77

Multiple Choice

A filibuster allows members of the Senate to

• A) refer a bill to multiple committees.
• B) avoid a conference committee.
• C) prevent a vote on a bill by speaking continuously on the floor.
• D) call into question any action of the executive branch.
• E) add amendments to any bill at any time.

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