Ending a Filibuster: Legislative Time Management

Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Legislative Process

In the context of the legislative process within the United States Congress, a filibuster serves as a tactic often employed in the Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill. Under what circumstances could a filibuster be effectively ended, allowing the legislative process to advance?

If a simple majority of Senators votes in favor of ending debate.

If the President issues a veto on the legislation.

If the Senate Majority Leader formally reintroduces the bill.

If there are no objections from the minority party.

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