In the face of inaction by House membership,a discharge petition signed by a majority can force a bill out of a committee and to the floor.

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This is true. A discharge petition is a parliamentary procedure that allows members of Congress to force a bill out of a committee and bring it to the floor for consideration, even if the committee leadership does not want to advance the bill. To do this, a majority of House members (218) must sign the petition.

In the Face of Inaction by House Membership,a Discharge Petition