A unanimous consent agreement specifies __________.

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A unanimous consent agreement (UCA) is a procedure in the Senate used to expedite the consideration of a bill. It allows the Senate to bypass normal rules and procedures and move more quickly to a vote. A UCA typically specifies when a bill will be taken up on the Senate floor, what amendments will be considered, and when a vote will be taken, which is why option D is the best choice. Options A and B refer to rules for consideration of bills in the House and Senate, respectively, but these are determined by the Rules Committee, not a UCA. Option C refers to a discharge petition, which is a separate procedure used in the House to force a bill out of committee and onto the floor, and is also not related to a UCA.

A Unanimous Consent Agreement Specifies __________