The chief duty of whips is to

A. toss out frivolous legislation before it reaches the floor.
B. provide members of Congress with detailed assessments of proposed policies and help them draft new legislation.
C. forge consensus across the aisle.
D. control the flow of debate on the House floor.
E. ensure that party members are present to vote and that they vote as the party wants.


Answer: E

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