Representatives occasionally engage in lengthy debates on bills, including 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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The delaying action of representatives engaging in lengthy debates on bills, even when they do not oppose them, is called chubbing. This tactic is often used to delay the passage of a bill, particularly when time is running out in a legislative session. A filibuster, on the other hand, is a delaying tactic used in the Senate where a member can speak for an extended period to prevent a vote on a bill. Cloture is the procedure used to end a filibuster. "Politics as usual" is a more general phrase that could refer to any typical activity in the world of politics.

Representatives Occasionally Engage in Lengthy Debates on Bills, Including Bills