die in committee

phrase

: to be considered and rejected by a committee
The bill died in committee.

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“Die in committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20in%20committee. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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