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Originally Posted by Stephen
Ok just clarifying from the OP does filibustering basically mean she talked for 13 hours to prevent them having the opportunity to vote on a bill that would otherwise have been passed? How is that even legal that a lone senator can block the passing of a bill that way? Couldn't any lobby group then fund someone to block whatever they feel like and undermine the whole democratic process?
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Yes, pretty much but the thing about it is that it's temporary. So, while it looks like a grand gesture. He doesn't do much past that.
"A filibuster is a type of parliamentary procedure where debate is extended, allowing one or more members to delay or entirely prevent a vote on a given proposal. It is sometimes referred to as talking out a bill, and characterized as a form of obstruction in a legislature or other decision-making body."
Taken from wiki.