Filibuster
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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