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Filibuster

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Intro to Political Science

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A filibuster is a parliamentary procedure where debate over a proposed piece of legislation is extended, allowing one or more members to delay or entirely prevent a vote on the proposal. It is most commonly used in the United States Senate as a tactic to block or delay legislative action.

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