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What word describes the procedure that allows each senator to speak for only one hour on a bill under debate?
Cloture.
Which chamber of Congress allows unlimited debate?
The U.S. Senate allows for unlimited debate through a procedural tactic known as a filibuster. This means that a senator can speak for an extended period to delay or prevent a vote on a bill or nomination.
After the Lincoln Douglas debate who became senator from Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln
What US senator defended the Constitution and the union in a debate in 1830?
Daniel Webster
Who did Abraham Lincoln debate in 1858?
His debate partner was Senator Stephen Douglas from Illinois. Douglas was a celebrated debater and speaker.
Who hosted the first presidential debate between senator Barack Obama and senator john mccain?
CNN televised it and Ole Miss hosted the event.
What kind of debate does the senate have?
The Senate usually allows unlimited debate on proposed legislation!
What is the term for a means to limit debate?
The term for a means to limit debate is "cloture." In legislative contexts, particularly in the U.S. Senate, cloture is a procedure used to bring a debate to a quick end and proceed to a vote, requiring a certain number of votes to pass. This mechanism helps prevent filibustering and allows legislative bodies to manage their time effectively.
What describes the affirmative team in a debate?
The team that supports the resolution
What senator spoke for much of the South during the debate over the compromise of 1850?
John Calhoun
What is the significance of the keyword "yield back" in parliamentary procedure?
In parliamentary procedure, the keyword "yield back" is significant because it allows a member to give up their right to speak and allow others to speak instead. This helps ensure that all members have a chance to participate in the discussion or debate.
What is the procedure in the Senate to limit debate on a bill called?
people are calling it the filibuster, but it's actually the cloture, think of it as closing the debate.
