A legislative tactic in the U.S. Senate, a filibuster allows a senator to delay or block a vote by extending debate. Used strategically by the minority party, it forces a 60-vote supermajority to advance most bills. This tool empowers the minority to halt majority-backed legislation, protecting partisan interests or stalling controversial laws.
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