A member of the House of Representatives has introduced a piece of legislation to raise the minimum wage. The legislation is stalled in committee. The representative believes that, if the legislation can reach the floor, it will more than likely pass. (A) Identify an action that the representative can take to attempt to move the bill to the floor.

(B) In the context of the scenario, explain how the action described in part A would affect the representative’s relationship with congressional leadership.

(C) In the context of the scenario, explain how the interaction between the member of Congress and congressional leadership is affected by party affiliation.