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The filibuster has been a longtime Senate procedure that a minority employs to block action. It has been part of America's system of checks and balances and has helped promote cooperation and compromise for more than 200 years. In its 200-year history the filibuster has been used by both parties. Find out more by clicking on the links below.
Resources
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WHAT IS THE FILIBUSTER?
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WHAT IS THE NUCLEAR OPTION?
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WHAT IF WE ELIMINATE THE FILIBUSTER?
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WHAT IS THE SO-CALLED COMPROMISE?
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JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS