fillibuster (Meaning)
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fillibuster (n.)
See Filibuster.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fillibuster
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fillibuster Sentence Examples
- The senator launched a fillibuster to prevent the passage of the controversial bill.
- The fillibuster lasted for several hours, causing the Senate to come to a standstill.
- The fillibustering senator spoke for hours, making repetitive and irrelevant points to delay the vote.
- The purpose of the fillibuster was to block the bill from being voted upon, as the opposing party lacked the votes to defeat it.
- The fillibuster was unsuccessful, as the cloture motion was eventually passed, allowing the bill to be put to a vote.
- The fillibuster tactic is often used to stall legislation that is unpopular with the public or that has strong opposition from a minority of lawmakers.
- Fillibusters can be controversial, with some arguing that they are an abuse of Senate rules and others maintaining that they are a necessary tool to protect minority rights.
- The use of fillibusters has declined in recent years, as both parties have become more willing to compromise to avoid prolonged legislative gridlock.
- In some cases, fillibusters have been successful in preventing legislation from being passed, while in others they have simply delayed the inevitable.
- The fillibuster remains a contentious issue in the United States Senate, with supporters and opponents continuing to debate its merits and drawbacks.
FAQs About the word fillibuster
See Filibuster.
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The senator launched a fillibuster to prevent the passage of the controversial bill.
The fillibuster lasted for several hours, causing the Senate to come to a standstill.
The fillibustering senator spoke for hours, making repetitive and irrelevant points to delay the vote.
The purpose of the fillibuster was to block the bill from being voted upon, as the opposing party lacked the votes to defeat it.
