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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''' blocks a [[United States Senate|Senate]] vote on a bill or nominee, causing its defeat. Under Senate rules, only 41 senators (less than a majority) can defeat any bill or nominee voting against [[cloture]] to end debate. Filibusters do not occur in the House of Representatives because its rules do not allow it.
In general parliamentary procedure, a filibuster is any tactic to delay and avoid a substantive vote 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>
[[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==