senate filibuster
The Unspoken Rules of Senate Filibuster: How It Shapes Legislation Today
Why the Filibuster Matters Since the 1975 rule change, the Senate has recorded 184 cloture motions, each demanding a three-fifths vote to end debate. In practice, the filibuster lets a minority of senators extend discussion and block a vote for up to 365 days, effectively shaping the legislative agenda. I