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maelorin at 09:28am on 12/03/2003
maelorin at 09:28am on 12/03/2003C-SPAN Congressional Glossary
Term:
Filibuster
Definition:
A Filibuster is the term used for an extended debate in the Senate which has the effect of preventing a vote.
Senate rules contain no motion to force a vote. A vote occurs only once debate ends.
The term comes from the early 19th century Spanish and Portuguese pirates, "filibusteros", who held ships hostage for ransom.
Used in:
Senate
of course, if you have watched 'west wing' you'd know this already, as it was used as a plot pivot for 'the stackhouse filibuster' :)
Term:
Filibuster
Definition:
A Filibuster is the term used for an extended debate in the Senate which has the effect of preventing a vote.
Senate rules contain no motion to force a vote. A vote occurs only once debate ends.
The term comes from the early 19th century Spanish and Portuguese pirates, "filibusteros", who held ships hostage for ransom.
Used in:
Senate
of course, if you have watched 'west wing' you'd know this already, as it was used as a plot pivot for 'the stackhouse filibuster' :)