Definition
A single amendment containing multiple unrelated changes to legislation, allowing members to vote once on a package deal rather than addressing each item separately. Legislative efficiency meets strategic bundling.
Example Usage
The opposition introduced an omnibus amendment including 47 separate changes, forcing the majority to accept or reject them as a single block.
Origin
From Latin 'omnibus' meaning 'for all.' Legislative usage emerged in the 20th century as bills became more complex.
Fun Fact
Omnibus amendments can be strategic poison pills—include one popular provision with several unpopular ones, daring opponents to vote against the whole package.
Source: Legislative procedure terminology
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