filibuster

Example Sentences

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A Democratic state senator in Nebraska has been filibustering for weeks to block a bill that would ban transition-related medical treatment for minors.

From New York Times

Since late February, a handful of Democrats have sought to force Republicans to shelve the bill, filibustering and using other procedural tactics to bring state legislative business to a near halt.

From New York Times

Ferguson said Tuesday that one of his concerns is a floor fight or a filibuster over the nomination in the final days of session.

From Washington Post

After another shooting injured two administrators a Denver high school last week, Democratic majorities are pushing through hours of Republican filibusters to send several gun control bills to Democratic Gov. Jared Polis.

From Seattle Times

“But the Republicans understand that they have a unique opportunity here,” he added, noting the “unusual” special privileges allowing certain D.C. disapproval resolutions to escape the Senate filibuster and normal order.

From Washington Post