cloture
The term is filibuster.
It's called a filibuster. filibuster.
Republicans do not have a majority in the Senate; however, they can stop an appointment by President Obama by filibuster.
A cloture
With 61 votes
Filibuster
The term for lengthy Senate speeches intended to delay or stop a vote on a bill is "filibuster." Senators use this tactic to prolong debate and prevent a vote, effectively allowing a minority to exert influence over legislation. The filibuster can require a supermajority to close debate, often leading to negotiations or compromises.
Filibuster
The filibuster only exists in the senate. There is no such thing in the House of Representatives. However, in the senate 60 signatures are required to reach cloture on an issue and stop a filibuster
cloture
if a senator calls for cloture (yes it's spelled right)
Filibuster is the term for blocking a bill for holding the floor.