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It's called a "Filibuster," and they don't even have to debate on the bill.
I think one of the most infamous filibusters was one Senator reading The Bible, from front to friggin' back!
"In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth," all the way to the final verse in the Book of Revelation! I kid you not!
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Is the bill considered vetoed and a filibuster if the presidents signature is not on it?
no. If the president just sits on a bill on ten days, it becomes law without his signature. A filibuster is something entirely different- it refers to a tactic in Congress of endless debate in order to prevent a bill from ever coming to a vote.
Why is it easier to kill legislation then pass it?
Congress is set up to slow down new legislation. In the Senate a supermajority of 3/5, typically 60 votes are needed to get cloture or end debate in order to even vote for the bill. A minority of 2/5, typically 40 can stop a bill in the Senate with a filibuster by having "endless debate"
Can bills be passed by the Senate or House except by three-fifths vote?
Yes, a simple majority is enough to pass an ordinary bill. However, especially in the Senate, the minority can filibuster against a bill. meaning they engage in an endless debate, thereby preventing the bill from coming up to a vote. In order to cut off debate and force a vote, a 3/5 vote is required by Senate rules.
Can bills be passes by the Senate or House except by three-fifths vote?
Yes, a simple majority is enough to pass an ordinary bill. However, especially in the Senate, the minority can filibuster against a bill. meaning they engage in an endless debate, thereby preventing the bill from coming up to a vote. In order to cut off debate and force a vote, a 3/5 vote is required by Senate rules.
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60% majority , so unless 60% of the senators want to end debate and get a vote, the debate can go on until the bill is withdrawn without a vote and the bill dies .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 may end debate on a bill on the floor of the house?
motion to end debate
Who calls a bill to debate on the floor?
The House Rules Committee places the bill on a calendar for floor debate in the House or the Senate.
What was the issue that led to the most debate under the Articles of Confederation?
the debate to add the bill of rights
When are the main principles of a bill debate?
this is done during the second reading on the bill
In information technology what is the term for a code that is an endless loop?
on going
In which step does the house debate on the bill?
Floor Action
What is prolonged debate in congress to kill a bill?
filibuster
