In the past, members of Congress often took advantage of the vote to raise the debt ceiling to _____, to show off their opposition to federal spending.

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The correct term is "grandstand," which means to perform or speak in a way that is intended to attract attention, impress, or show off, often in a political context. In this case, members of Congress would use the vote on the debt ceiling as an opportunity to showcase their opposition to federal spending, rather than directly influencing the outcome.

In the Past, Members of Congress Often Took Advantage of the Vote