Christmas tree bill
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christmas-tree-bill-283-18342884
title:
Christmas tree bill
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In the United States Congress, a Christmas tree bill is a political term referring to a bill that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments. A Christmas tree bill consists of many riders. The amendments which adorn the bill may provide special benefits to various groups or interests. The term refers to the proposed legislation being subject to having each member of Congress hang their own amendment on it.
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Political term
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree_bill
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2024-02-24T22:10:26Z
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