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What is the senates only defense to a fillbuster

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A filibuster in the United States Senate is a strategy utilized in the United States Senate in order to keep a measure from being brought to a vote.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most widely recognized form of delay happens when at least one congresspersons attempts to postpone or hinder a decision on a bill just by expanding banter on it.

In 1917 congresspersons embraced another standard (rule 22) at the asking of President Woodrow Wilson, which enabled the Senate to end a discussion with a 66% greater part vote (utilizing a gadget known as cloture).

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