Word: filibusterer
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2) The filibuster power is a grave menace which must be removed. Since May 12, 1910, the majority and minority leaders of the two parties have had to arrange on 66 occasions unanimous consent agreements in order to get consideration for important legislation. In the 63rd Congress (1913-15) the...
2) Filibusters are not frequent. From 1841 to 1917 there have been only 19 occasions when a real filibuster has taken place in the Senate.
4) Powers of delay are a necessary protection, at times. Six states now provide nearly two-thirds of the federal revenue. These six states have only twelve Senators in 96, and if this minority had not the use of the threat of a filibuster their states might be horribly robbed...
5) It is possible to conduct concealed filibusters, where every speaker speaks directly to the issue, which it is almost impossible to break up by rule. Such a filibuster was conducted in the last session of the 65th Congress in 1918-19 in order to prevent the passage of revenue...
The usual last-day filibuster did not develop in the Senate, which passed away calmly, giving hasty consideration to only a few minor bills. The House did not give over its closing hour or so tc songs as it often does. Instead there were eulogies and valedictories because Speaker Gillet...