Party leaders from the two chambers of Congress sometimes use __________ legislation that addresses numerous and perhaps unrelated issues to create winning coalitions and force members to support the entire bill to obtain the individual parts.

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Omnibus legislation is a single document that is accepted in a single vote by a legislature but packages together several measures into one or combines diverse subjects. This strategy is often used by party leaders to consolidate support for various issues into one bill, making it more likely for members to vote in favor of the entire package to secure the parts they support.

Party Leaders from the Two Chambers of Congress Sometimes Use