What’s A Filibuster? | Ron's Office Hours | NPR
From “nuclear weapon” to “six-shooter”: The filibuster used to be a rare and powerful tool. But as rules changed to require fewer votes to shut one down, senators brought it out as a regular threat. NPR’s senior political editor, Ron Elving, explains what the filibuster is and its history.
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