filibuster

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On the topic of the legislative filibuster, put to one side the matter of court and cabinet nominations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

So it’s a bit like a filibuster, except she’s just sitting in an empty room.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2025

The new law passed on the last day of this year’s legislative session with just enough votes to break a filibuster.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

To pass such a law would require at least 60 votes in the Senate or a decision to suspend the filibuster rule.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

There was even a type of speech called the filibuster, whose sole purpose was to waste time.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood