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Discharge petition

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A petition filed by an individual House representative to bring a bill to the floor for debate, though it is rarely used.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress

Unit 2

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