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Who can bring a bill to the floor for discussion in Congress?
Harry Reid
What is a sentence for filibuster?
Congress tried to filibuster the bill before it became a law.
Could you provide a sentence for filibuster?
The filibuster kept the bill from being passed
What is the long speech that is used to prevent the senate from voting a bill?
A filibuster
Congress' use of long speeches and unlimited debate to delay or put a stop to a bill is called a?
It's called a filibuster. filibuster.
Senators delay voting for a bill?
Filibuster
How can Senators try to kill a bill?
Senators can try to kill a bill by doing a filibuster. In the filibuster the senator can extend the debate on the bill for as long as possible to prevent it from being voted on.
Who is Bill Reid?
Bill Reid is a Haida artist that sculpts figures.
How can a member of the senate delay the vote on a bill?
Senators are allowed to speak for or against a bill and a vote can not be taken until the everyone has had a reasonable opportunity to speak. However, there is a tactic known as the filibuster in which a senator or a group of Senators speak for no purpose except to delay a vote on the bill. The Senate can vote to end debate but this action currently required a 60% majority , so unless 60% of the senators want to end debate and get a vote, the debate can go on until the bill is withdrawn without a vote and the bill dies .
What is it called if the Senators prevent a vote on a bill?
A filibuster.
What is prolonged debate in congress to kill a bill?
filibuster
Who was bill reid?
Bill Reid was an artist who made jewerly. He also did sculptures and paintings.
