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8. It is a simple senate rule that has been around for a long, long time.

Mon Mar 15, 2021, 12:56 AM

Mar 2021

It only takes a majority to change, but as of now, we are two votes minimum of the majority of senators needed to change it.

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Is the word FILIBUSTER even in the US Constitution? [View all] Captain Zero Mar 2021 OP

No, it isn't. Ocelot II Mar 2021 #1

We really need a "Filibuster for Dummies" course....for most people. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 #4

It seems every day I find more evidence that the wrong guy won that duel. TreasonousBastard Mar 2021 #5

Absolutely not ... it's a Senate rule they wrote for themselves (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2021 #2

I think it's a Senate construct. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 #3

see my reply #10 Celerity Mar 2021 #12

It's not in the Constituion; It's not a law. All it is is a Senate rule. everyonematters Mar 2021 #6

Technically, it's not even in the Senate rules Azathoth Mar 2021 #7

It is a simple senate rule that has been around for a long, long time. bottomofthehill Mar 2021 #8

It seems to be a stupid rule. And who started it? bamagal62 Mar 2021 #9

Literally, Senator Filibuster started it. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #17

So, I guess he was in the room where it happened after all. bamagal62 Mar 2021 #16

No RandySF Mar 2021 #15