filibuster

Example Sentences

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"That was an attempt to filibuster the bill and that will have to be dealt with."

From BBC

This is a far better use of his political energy than targeting the filibuster, which is a bulwark against ever-more entitlements.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then he demanded that the Senate nuke the filibuster to pass the rest of his unpopular agenda.

From Salon

“If the filibuster is not terminated, then we will be in a slog, with the Democrats.”

From Los Angeles Times

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota has resisted the pressure, calling the filibuster an “important tool” that keeps the party in control of the chamber in check.

From Los Angeles Times