Which of the following is NOT a task of congressional staff members?
A) dealing with administrative agencies
B) drafting legislative proposals
C) organizing hearings
D) debating and voting in subcommittee meetings
E) negotiating with lobbyists

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Congressional staff members are not elected officials, and therefore cannot debate and vote in subcommittee meetings. This task is reserved for actual members of Congress who serve on subcommittees. Staff members assist in the preparation and organization of such meetings, but they do not participate in the actual voting process.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Task of Congressional