Yes. To get anything done there has to be a meeting of minds.
Filibusters, particularly in the context of the U.S. Senate, serve to delay or block legislative action by extending debate on a bill or nomination. They allow a minority of senators to exert influence over the legislative process, often requiring a supermajority of 60 votes to overcome the filibuster. This tactic can lead to more thorough discussion and negotiation on issues, but it can also result in gridlock and frustration, as it can prevent the passage of legislation even when a majority supports it. Overall, filibusters can both protect minority interests and hinder legislative efficiency.
Filibusters can protect minority interests in the legislative process, allowing prolonged debate and preventing hasty decision-making on significant issues. They can foster compromise and encourage deliberation among lawmakers. However, they can also lead to gridlock, obstructing the passage of important legislation and frustrating the majority's agenda. Additionally, the potential for abuse may result in excessive delays, undermining the efficiency of governance.
Congressional gridlock: (Legislative processing) Gridlock occurs when one, or both, political factions (Parties) choose to not negotiate (in good faith) for the best outcome/solution possible for ALL Americans.
The word gridlock is a noun. A gridlock is interlocking congested traffic.
citizens' vetoes
President Cleveland cast 414 vetoes in his two terms. 304 were regular vetoes and 110 were pocket vetoes, made when Congress was not in session. Only two of his vetoes were overridden.
Gridlock - novel - was created in 1991.
Filibusters.
cloture
riders: bill amendments filibusters: attempts to stop legislation review and vote
prevent filibusters
When one party in the US Senate filibusters a bill, it takes 60 votes to end the debate. Long, sometimes irrelevant speeches are a common feature during filibusters.