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filibuster [ˈfɪlɪbʌstəɐ, Am -tɚ] VB intr POL

filibuster

обстру́кция f (в законода́тельном о́ргане)

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The cloture vote was 71-29, four votes more than the two-thirds required to cut off the filibuster. en.wikipedia.org

A filibuster indefinitely prolongs the debate, preventing a final vote on the nominee. en.wikipedia.org

A filibuster requiring a three-fifths vote to override, and other similar delaying tactics have been used to require higher vote tallies in the past. en.wikipedia.org

Even if a filibuster attempt is unsuccessful, the process takes floor time. en.wikipedia.org

It became notorious for filibusters, parliamentary brawls and undisciplined deputies throwing inkwells at each other as a common feature. en.wikipedia.org

Many men had previous military experience in local militia units or as filibusters. en.wikipedia.org

Has an autistic grandson, and staged a filibuster to secure money for autism research. en.wikipedia.org

Within a week the filibusters were all captured. en.wikipedia.org

His vote at this stage was not particularly critical, since the reconciliation bill was not subject to filibuster and required only a simple majority. en.wikipedia.org

Prior to 1988, the last time the procedure had been used was during a 1942 filibuster over civil rights legislation. en.wikipedia.org

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