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.

Jan 17, 2022 · The filibuster was once a rarely used tool for holding up Senate business. Now, it's a regular (still powerful) feature; some Democrats want it changed. Here are answers to your …

Feb 15, 2025 · Filibuster, in legislative practice, the parliamentary tactic used in the United States Senate by a minority of the senators—sometimes even a single senator—to delay or prevent …

Feb 11, 2025 · ProCon presents the pro and con arguments to debatable issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, freely accessible way. A filibuster is a parliamentary means for …

Mar 26, 2016 · The filibuster is a tactic used in the U.S. Senate to block or delay action on a bill or other measure. A filibustering senator may endlessly debate an issue, introduce time …

6 days ago · Republicans in Congress are turning to a tool of the budget process to pass major elements of President Trump's agenda without the threat of a filibuster from Senate Democrats.

Sep 12, 2017 · A filibuster is a political strategy in which a senator speaks—or threatens to speak—for hours on end to delay efforts to vote for a bill. The unusual tactic takes advantage …

Filibuster refers to the use of extreme tactics to delay action, especially in a legislative body. A filibuster often takes the form of continuous speeches on the floor of the legislative body, with …

Whether praised as the protector of political minorities from the tyranny of the majority, or attacked as a tool of partisan obstruction, the right of unlimited debate in the Senate, including the …

Jul 27, 2016 · A filibuster is an action that a member of the senate can take, normally consisting of a speech that goes on for several hours, or another delaying tactic, with the intention of …