Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» FILIBUSTER. Isn't that where a Senator hogs up all the time talking nonstop not letting the opposition get a word in edgewise?
No. A filbuster is when a bill cannot get the 60 votes needs to get time to debate it on the floor of the Senate.
One Senator can delay the vote by speaking for a long time against the bill. But it always comes down to can the bill get the 60 votes to begin debate of the bill.