Asked by Tahmeed Khondoker on May 01, 2024
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Explain the relationship between a filibuster and cloture.
Filibuster
A legislative tactic used to extend debate over a bill in order to delay or entirely prevent a vote on its passage.
Cloture
A legislative procedure used to end a debate and force a vote on a bill in a legislative body, particularly in the United States Senate.
- Gain insight into the principle and criticality of oversight in the American governance structure.
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Ahmad YassineMay 06, 2024
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The filibuster is the Senate tradition whereby a senator can try to delay or defeat a vote on legislation by talking the bill to death.The cloture is a Senate procedure for terminating debate and ending a filibuster, which requires a three-fifths vote of the membership.
The filibuster is the Senate tradition whereby a senator can try to delay or defeat a vote on legislation by talking the bill to death.The cloture is a Senate procedure for terminating debate and ending a filibuster, which requires a three-fifths vote of the membership.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the principle and criticality of oversight in the American governance structure.