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Filibuster

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002117

A parliamentary procedure used in legislative bodies, most notably the United States Senate, to delay or block a vote on a bill or other measure. This tactic involves prolonged debate by one or more members, preventing a vote from taking place. In the U.S. Senate, a cloture vote, requiring 60 votes, can end a filibuster.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002117
FieldLaw
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/filibuster/"
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