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The Case for the FILIBUSTER: Though the filibuster was established by the Senate, not the Constitution, it is in harmony with both the Constitution and the Senate's role as a deliberative body moderating the House.

Authors :
Scaliger, Charles
Source :
New American (08856540). 2/28/2022, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p25-28. 4p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article discusses issues about the parliamentary practice called filibuster in the U.S. Also cited are the move by the Senate in January 2022 to maintain the practice as Democratic senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema sided with the Republicans, why the filibuster is in harmony with the Constitution and the Senate's duties, and a brief history on the use of filibuster in the Senate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08856540
Volume :
38
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New American (08856540)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
155373919