2007-12-17 07:36:14 · 3 answers · asked by Leesi D 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Originally, a senator would not relinquish the floor for hours on end, sometimes a day or more. Watch Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington," for an example.
But the senate passed a rule that all someone has to do is declare "fillibuster," and they can block any further progress, with no personal inconvenience to themselves. I like the old way better, at least they had to work for it.
Vote for Rudy!
2007-12-17 07:44:06 · answer #1 · answered by Rick K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's when a bill is essentially talked to death...a vote can't come to the floor because the floor is held by speakers that won't yield. (See Mr. Smith Goes To Washington)
2007-12-17 08:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's when one group tries to bore its opposition into leaving, so they can vote on the issue at hand without them.
2007-12-17 07:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋