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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>
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> 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>
Until 1975 it took aa two-thirds vote to end debate. A rules change that year reduced the number to 60. The effect is that almost all major legislation needs 60 votes to pass the Senate. The exception comes in "reconciliation" bills that deal with the budget.
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