Which of the following was not considered an amendment passed during the progressive era? a. the 16th amendment that allowed for a graduated income tax b. the 17th amendment that allowed for the direct election of senators c. the 18th amendment that overturned the earlier amendment banning alcohol d. the 19th amendment that granted suffrage for women

the correct answer is d

a conference committee is a group of congress representatives appointed by the senate and the house to reach an agreement over a bill that had different versions in each chamber. this is due to the fact that, to pass a law. both the house and the senate must agree on the exact same content and wording of the bill to present it to the president.