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| − | + | A '''filibuster''' is an informal term for any attempt to block or delay [[United States Senate|Senate]] action on a [[bill]] or other matter 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> The record for the longest filibuster is held by former Senator [[Strom Thurmond]], who filibustered against the [[Civil Rights Act of 1957]] for 24 hours, 18 minutes.<ref>http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Filibuster_Cloture.htm</ref> | |
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Revision as of 19:54, October 18, 2007
A filibuster is an informal term for any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter by debating it at length, by offering numerous procedural motions, or by any other delaying or obstructive actions.[1] The record for the longest filibuster is held by former Senator Strom Thurmond, who filibustered against the Civil Rights Act of 1957 for 24 hours, 18 minutes.[2]
References
- ↑ [1] US Senate Reference
- ↑ http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Filibuster_Cloture.htm