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What is a 'poison pill' amendment in legislative practice?

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What is a 'poison pill' amendment in legislative practice?

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An amendment added to make a bill unacceptable so it fails or is vetoed
A formal clause to speed a bill through committee
A bipartisan compromise amendment to secure passage
A technical correction to clarify statutory language

Correct answer: An amendment added to make a bill unacceptable so it fails or is vetoed

Explanation: A poison pill is an amendment designed to make a bill politically unacceptable so it fails or prompts a veto; the mechanism is attaching controversial provisions to repel supporters or the executive.

Created 2026-03-10T17:32:11.947Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:32:11.947Z.