Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
logrolling
noun
/ˈlɔɡˌroʊlɪŋ/
Definition
Logrolling is a political or legislative practice where two or more parties agree to support each other’s proposals.
Examples
- The senator engaged in logrolling to secure enough votes for the new bill.
- Logrolling can lead to the passage of controversial laws that might not have passed otherwise.
Meaning
It often involves trading votes in order to pass legislation that may not have enough support on its own.
Synonyms
- Vote trading
- Coalition-building
- Mutual support
