MOVE MY BILL, NOW! - A History of Discharge Petitions

MOVE MY BILL, NOW! - A History of Discharge Petitions

Author: Bruce Carlson October 9, 2025 Duration: 37:28
It is a rarely used tactic, but when it works, it can do big things, like moving a bill through Congress even if the Speaker doesn't support it. From civil rights to gun show loopholes, from budget balancing to debt ceilings, we look at the Discharge Petition. And why it's become important for GOP conservatives in the 90's and for Democrats today. We are part of Airwave Media Network (www.airwavemedia.com) Music by Lee Rosevere and his MUSIC FOR PODCASTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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