The Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense convenes to expand a clause in its proposed bill on military assistance for counter-terrorism operations in the United States.The Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense in this case is _____.

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Holding a markup session is the process of revising, debating, and amending proposed legislation in committee. In this case, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense is expanding a clause in its proposed bill, which would require a markup session. Option A, making a floor vote, would come after a markup session. Option B, holding an authorization debate, is not specific enough and could be part of a markup session. Option D, filibustering, is a delay tactic used to block or delay a vote, not to expand a clause. Option E, invoking a cloture, is a motion to end debate and proceed to a vote, not relevant to the context given.

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense Convenes to Expand a Clause