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A '''filibuster''' is an attempt to block [[United States Senate|Senate]] vote on a bill by debating it at length, by offering numerous procedural motions, or by any other delaying or obstructive actions.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/filibuster.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>  There is no right to filibuster in the House. Since 1975 it takes 60 votes in the Senate to allow a vote, making the 60 seats a goal for both parties.

A '''filibuster''' is an attempt to block [[United States Senate|Senate]] vote on a bill by debating it at length, by offering numerous procedural motions, or by any other delaying or obstructive actions.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/filibuster.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>  There is no right to filibuster in the House. Since 1975 it takes 60 votes in the Senate to allow a vote, making the 60 seats a goal for both parties.

The term "filibuster" was also used in the 1840s for Americans who raised private armies and tried to take over small countries in Central America.  

The term "filibuster" was also used in the 1840s for Americans who raised private armies and tried to take over small countries in Central America. [[File:Mr-smith.jpg|thumb|290px|Bad news for Senator Smith: evil men have manipulated public opinion, telling him to quit]]

==Famous Filibusters==

==Famous Filibusters==