What is a hold, and how does it fit with the norm of individualism in the Senate?
What will be an ideal response?
A hold permits one or more senators to block floor action on measures or matters by asking their party leaders not to schedule them. The majority leader will then decide whether (or how long) to honor the hold, but they are often honored because they contain an implicit threat to filibuster. They are part of the norm of individualism because they allow just one senator to delay or even completely block action on a bill.
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