"Christmas tree bill" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Christmas tree bills [plural]
Etymology: Christmas tree + bill Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Christmas tree|bill}} Christmas tree + bill Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Christmas tree bill}} Christmas tree bill (plural Christmas tree bills)
  1. (idiomatic, US politics) A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests. Tags: US, idiomatic Categories (topical): US politics
    Sense id: en-Christmas_tree_bill-en-noun-9m6pzR2q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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