If a bill reaches the floor for debate and a member of the minority party opposes the bill, which of the following provides greater leverage to a senator than to a member of the House to block the passage of the bill? Support reasoning for answer
a) The Senate allows for unlimited floor debate that can hold up a vote, while the House has strict limits on debate.
b) The Senate is more collegial than the House, so members can easily gain support from the opposing party.
c) The Senate allows for discharge petitions that force the bill out of committee, while the House does not.
d) The Senate is much less likely than the House to have party-line votes, so nonpartisan coalitions are more likely to form.