logrolling
/ˈlɔːɡroʊlɪŋ/
exchanging political favors, especially votes
logrolling in a sentence
“Logrolling passed both senators' pet projects.”
Origin of logrolling
From the practice of neighbors helping roll logs
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prolonged speaking to delay legislative action
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a meeting of party members to select candidates or decide policy
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authority granted by electoral victory
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a direct vote on a specific issue
plebiscite
a direct vote on a major political question