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2. Filibuster in the United States Senate - Wikipedia

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   This is commonly regarded as the "silent filibuster." [37] In 1975, the Senate revised its cloture rule so that three-fifths of senators duly chosen and sworn could limit debate (except for measures amending the Standing Rules, on which a two-thirds majority of those present and voting is still needed to invoke cloture).

3. What is a filibuster and how does it work? - AOL

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   The rise of the silent filibuster You won't see much actual filibustering on the Senate floor anymore, thanks to a 1972 rule instituted by the Senate that made filibustering far easier: the two ...

4. Explainer-Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate ...

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   That's "filibuster," the Senate rule that requires 60 of the chamber's 100 members to agree to pass most legislation. President-elect Trump's party will be able to bypass it on some matters ...

5. Some Senate Democrats Want New Talking Filibuster Rule - AOL

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   Senators often "filibuster" a bill with a simple no vote on a procedural motion — no long-winded speeches required. "It really requires people that have or are in opposition to legislation to ...

6. Will Congress change its rules for abortion protections and ...

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   Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., arguably the most vulnerable senator in 2024, has said he would not eliminate the filibuster and instead would support a so-called "talking filibuster," as he did for the ...

7. Filibuster - Wikipedia

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   A filibuster is a political procedure in which one or more members of a legislative body prolong debate on proposed legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision. It is sometimes referred to as "talking a bill to death" or "talking out a bill", [1] and is characterized as a form of obstruction in a legislature or other decision ...

8. Democrats Discussing 2 Options To Change The Filibuster To ...

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   Those choices include a filibuster carve-out for voting rights or bringing back a talking filibuster. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...

9. Breaking the Filibuster

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   The Huffington Post is tracking where Democratic senators stand on filibuster reform — specifically, the "talking filibuster," which would require senators to participate in debate in order to block legislation. If every Republican senator votes against the legislation, 51 Democratic senators — or 50 plus Vice President Joe Biden breaking ...