- Filibuster - Wikipedia
Example filibusters in the Commons and Lords include: In 1874, Joseph Gillis Biggar started making long speeches in the House of Commons to delay the passage of Irish coercion acts
- What is the filibuster, explained in simple terms : NPR
The filibuster was once a rarely used tool for holding up Senate business Now, it's a regular (still powerful) feature; some Democrats want it changed Here are answers to your filibuster questions
- Filibuster | Definition, Examples, Facts | Britannica
Related Topics: Filibuster parliamentary procedure On the Web: Congressional Research Service - Filibusters and Cloture in the Senate (Nov 07, 2025)
- About Filibusters and Cloture - U. S. Senate
About Filibusters and Cloture The Senate tradition of unlimited debate has allowed for the use of the filibuster, a loosely defined term for action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill, resolution, amendment, or other debatable question
- Filibuster - HISTORY
Apart from nominations, filibusters have become so ingrained within the Senate’s process that new bills generally do not go to vote unless the leadership is assured they have at least 60 votes
- The Filibuster Movement | History Detectives | PBS
Filibusters created enormous diplomatic rows for the U S government, taking them to the brink of war, especially with England
- Filibuster, explained: What it is and how does it work in Congress?
By the 19th century, flee-booters had become "filibusters " The word became an insult in Congress, where politicians accused lawmakers who held up legislation with a filibuster of effectively
- Filibuster (military) - Wikipedia
Filibusters are irregular soldiers who act without official authorization from their own government, and they are generally motivated by financial gain, political ideology, or the thrill of adventure
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