Sentence examples for to force a debate from inspiring English sources

The party's control of the congressional committee chairmanships gives it the power to force a debate.

And they believe the only way to test that theory is to force a debate.

It has languished in the face of Republican opposition and Democratic unwillingness to force a debate and a vote on the issue.

What he's got: In a surprising win for Cameron, only one euro 'out' will be able to force a debate among EU leaders about 'problem' eurozone laws.

Any single non-eurozone country able to force a debate among EU leaders about 'problem' eurozone laws – though they will not have a veto.

Anwar, who does not hold a parliamentary seat, was prevented by a court order from attending an attempt by opposition MPs to force a debate on a "crisis of confidence in the government".

He also aims to force a public debate to challenge the taboos around mental illnesses.

If more than 100,000 people sign, it is likely to force a Commons debate.

The first e-petition to force a parliamentary debate called for convicted rioters to be deprived of state benefits.

The Apprentice presenter Lord Sugar, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and pop star Ronan Keating are among those supporting an e-petition to try to force a House of Commons debate on the decision.

The plans aim to put treatment for mental health conditions on a level with physical health from 2015 and to force a public debate to challenge the taboos around mental illnesses.