Floor debates in Congress are

a. public spectacles where members work hard to persuade their colleagues of whom many are undecided.
b. for public consumption so members can make arguments justifying their votes to constituents, guide administrators and courts when interpreting legislation, and legitimizing policy choices.
c. closed to the public so that members can engage in frank and honest conversations about the issues under consider.
d. critical for determining the outcomes of votes since most members try to keep an open mind about proposed bills.


b. for public consumption so members can make arguments justifying their votes to constituents, guide administrators and courts when interpreting legislation, and legitimizing policy choices.

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