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Nov 14, 2025
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Historical outcomes of successful discharge petitions in Congress

Discharge petitions are a rare, difficult House procedure that requires 218 signatures and at least 30 legislative days in committee; historically only a handful reach the threshold and even fewer pro...

Jan 4, 2026
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What legal mechanisms could China use to recover losses if Venezuela defaults on oil-backed loans?

If Venezuela defaults on its oil‑backed loans, China’s options to recover losses run along three tracks: enforcing contract terms tied to oil flows and escrow accounts, pursuing litigation/arbitration...

Nov 14, 2025
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Which notable bills became law after being forced out of committee by a discharge petition?

Discharge petitions have rarely produced laws in modern Congresses: scholars count fewer than a dozen successful petitions since 1935 that led to floor action, and some accounts say only a very small ...

Feb 2, 2026

Can US banks lend to foreign small enterprises?

Yes — can and do lend to foreign small enterprises, but that ability is governed by a mix of federal supervision, state rules, tax and treaty considerations, and bank risk-management and reporting obl...

Jan 6, 2026

Which specific bills were brought to the floor via successful discharge petitions in U.S. House history, and what became law?

A discharge petition is an uncommon but consequential parliamentary tool that forces a bill out of committee and onto the House floor when 218 members sign; historically only a handful of measures rea...