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If Senator Smith wants to delay voting on a controversial or otherwise objectionable bill she may?
Start a filibuster This is what she would and may do to delay things.
What is the usual purpose of a filibuster?
The usual purpose of a filibuster is to delay legislative action.
How is a bill stalled?
A bill can be stalled through various legislative tactics, such as filibustering, where a senator extends debate to delay or prevent a vote. Additionally, a bill may be held in committee, preventing it from reaching the floor for discussion or voting. Political disagreements and lack of bipartisan support can also contribute to stalling. Lastly, procedural rules and prioritization of other legislative business can further delay a bill's progress.
Senators delay voting for a bill?
Filibuster
When a senator tries to speak forever to delay a bill?
Filibuster
How are the terms filibuster and related?
A filibuster is a procedural tactic used in the U.S. Senate to delay or block legislative action, often by extending debate on a bill. It typically involves a senator speaking for an extended period or using other means to prevent a vote. The term is related to the broader concept of legislative obstruction, where a minority can impede the majority's agenda. The filibuster can be ended by a cloture vote, requiring a supermajority to limit debate and proceed to a vote.
How did opponents try to end the civil rights movement?
They filibustered to delay voting.
The act or process of deliberately hindering the passager of a bill in the legislature by long speeches or other means of delay?
Filibustering is intentionally hindering the passage of a piece of legislation by making a lengthy speech to delay voting. Former Senator Strom Thurman holds the record for the longest filibuster at 24 hours and 18 minutes. He was speaking against the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
A act or process of deliberately hindering the passage of a bill in the legislature by long speeches or other means of delay?
Filibustering is intentionally hindering the passage of a piece of legislation by making a lengthy speech to delay voting. Former Senator Strom Thurman holds the record for the longest filibuster at 24 hours and 18 minutes. He was speaking against the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
What is the past tense action verb of delay?
The past tense of "delay" is "delayed."
Purpose of filibuster?
A senator may continue to talk in order to delay the passing of a bill to which they object
What is it called when a senator keeps talking to delay a vote?
Filibuster http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster
