For example, the minority leader may employ, or threaten to use, discharge petitions to try and bring minority priorities to the floor. If he or she is able to attract the required 218 signatures on a discharge petition by attracting majority party supporters, he or she can force minority initiatives to the floor over the opposition of the majority leadership.
How can a minority leader attempt to set some agenda for house?
may employ, or threaten to use, discharge petitions to try and bring minority priorities to the floor.