Filibuster
A filibuster is a tactic used in the United States Senate to block or delay action on a piece of legislation.
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Cloture
“Cloture” is legislative term referring to a motion or process by which debate is brought to a quick end.
Origin of “Cloture”
From the French …
Maiden Speech
A “maiden speech” is the first speech that an elected official makes in front of a legislature.
The term is most commonly used in the …
Quorum Call
A quorum call is a procedure used in both houses of Congress to bring to the floor the number of members who must be present …
The Byrd Rule
The Byrd rule is a parliamentary tripwire that prevents tangential material from being included in a budget reconciliation bill in the Senate.
Reconciliation legislation is …
One-House Bill
A “one-house bill” is a bill introduced by a lawmaker for the purpose of grandstanding or to demonstrate their effort to fulfill political promises without …
Tag-Team Hold
A tag-team hold is when two or more senators agree to circumvent a 2011 resolution limiting secret senate holds to two days.
One senator will …
Nuclear Option
The “nuclear option” is a metaphorical term that refers to a parliamentary procedure in the U.S. Senate allowing for a significant change to the rules …