Tuesday, November 15, 2011

StackHouse Filibuster

Facts : 

  1. 1.The person who is filibustering keeps the floor as long as he talks,
  2. 2."Filibuster"  means "freebooter".
  3. 3.No leaning or sitting during a filibuster.
  4. 4.The senator speaking in the filibuster may pause if someone asks a question.
  5. 5.. Can talk about any topic during a filibuster
  6. 6.After a filibuster ends there is a cloture vote.
  7. 7. Stackhouse delayed a vote with a filibuster.
  8. 8.No eating or drinking during a filibuster.



Questions :


1. Should the law of filibuster be amended?
2. What is the general view of filibustering of the citizens?
3. What was the longest filibuster?
4. Are the Senate members required to stay until the filibuster ends?
5. Does the vice president attend and stay at a filibuster?

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