Catchword: filling the tree
Part of speech:
v. phr. The part of speech reflects that used in the
full entry, and not necessarily the part of speech as it is used in the quotation below.
Quotation: Dole has blocked action on the wage increase with a parliamentary maneuver known as “filling the tree,” which means no amendments may be made on pending legislation.
Article or Document Title:
“Gridlock vs. Checks and Balances GOP, Democrats Refuse to Accept Responsibility for Slowdown”
Author:
David C. Beeder
Article, document, publication, web site:
Omaha World-Herald
Publishing location:
Nebraska
Date of publication:
May 12, 1996
Page number:
14A