filibuster
U.S. Politics.
the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.
an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose.
a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
an irregular military adventurer, especially one who engages in an unauthorized military expedition into a foreign country to foment or support a revolution.
U.S. Politics. to impede legislation by irregular or obstructive tactics, especially by making long speeches.
to act as an irregular military adventurer, especially for revolutionary purposes.
U.S. Politics. to impede (legislation) by irregular or obstructive tactics, especially by making long speeches.
Origin of filibuster
1Other words from filibuster
- fil·i·bus·ter·er, noun
- fil·i·bus·ter·ism, noun
- fil·i·bus·ter·ous, adjective
- an·ti·fil·i·bus·ter, noun, adjective
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How to use filibuster in a sentence
All it takes to eliminate the filibuster, and to unlock that agenda, is 51 votes.
Whether, in other words, to eliminate the modern filibuster, and make governance possible again.
The filibuster for judges is long gone, and soon may disappear from legislative bills as well.
To get any of that done, Democrats would need to first secure a majority in the Senate and then end the filibuster.
In terms of the confirmation process, that was up to the Senate to determine and ultimately they decided to get rid of the filibuster in that context.
Does the President Matter as Much as You Think? (Ep. 404) | Stephen J. Dubner | February 6, 2020 | Freakonomics
When the former engaged in his drone filibuster, Cruz showed up in support; ditto for Paul when Cruz held an Obamacare filibuster.
Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’ | Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Democrats did not by themselves have the votes to defeat a Southern filibuster in the Senate.
Lyndon Johnson’s Last Miracle: The Civil Rights Act Turns 50 | Nicolaus Mills | July 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPaul has altered the national conversation once before, with his filibuster on drones.
Rand Paul’s Comments on GOP Voter-ID Laws Mark a Turning Point | James Poulos | May 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSenate Democrats failed in their effort to end a filibuster on a bill that would raise minimum wage to $10.10 on Wednesday.
Two big matters in particular: the filibuster, and presidential nominations.
Here’s What Happens When the GOP Takes Over the Senate | Michael Tomasky | April 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn September I see the bold filibuster flying from clump to clump of the pink heather pillaged by the Bee.
More Hunting Wasps | J. Henri FabreI framed it all up for this filibuster trip you're on, Scraggsy, only I never did hear that they'd picked on you.
Captain Scraggs | Peter B. KyneAfter some moments of silence he asked the captain, "Who is this man, this filibuster whom they term the Whirlwind?"
A Romance of the West Indies | Eugne SueSir Thomas Reade, the noisiest filibuster of them all, indicates his method of settling matters at Longwood.
The Tragedy of St. Helena | Walter RuncimanWith the exception of the buccaneer, the filibuster or the cannibal no one enters the private habitation of Blue Beard?
A Romance of the West Indies | Eugne Sue
British Dictionary definitions for filibuster
/ (ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstə) /
the process or an instance of obstructing legislation by means of long speeches and other delaying tactics
Also called: filibusterer a legislator who engages in such obstruction
a buccaneer, freebooter, or irregular military adventurer, esp a revolutionary in a foreign country
to obstruct (legislation) with delaying tactics
(intr) to engage in unlawful and private military action
Origin of filibuster
1Derived forms of filibuster
- filibusterer, noun
- filibusterism, noun
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Cultural definitions for filibuster
[ (fil-uh-bus-tuhr) ]
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