The filibuster rule is a parliamentary procedure in the U.S. Senate that allows senators to extend debate on a bill, effectively delaying or preventing its passage, unless a supermajority of 60 votes is obtained.
Related terms
Cloture: A procedure used in the Senate to end a filibuster by limiting further debate and forcing a vote on the bill at hand.
Nuclear Option: A parliamentary procedure that allows for changing Senate rules with a simple majority vote instead of following regular procedures.
Standing Committee: Permanent committees in Congress that handle specific legislative matters and play an important role in shaping bills before they reach the full Senate.