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Professor Sarah Binder discussed the history of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate and current arguments for and against…
Use of Senate Filibuster
2010-03-12T08:31:29-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/382/292506-m.jpgPanelists talked about the Senate filibuster rule. Topics included the increase in cloture motions in recent years, and the origins, use, and consequences of the filibuster. Former Senate parliamentarian Robert Dove in his opening remarks defended the filibuster. Following their remarks, panelists responded to audience members questions. Senate historian Don Ritchie asked the first question.
Panelists talked about the Senate filibuster rule. Topics included the increase in cloture motions in recent years, and the origins, use,… read more
Panelists talked about the Senate filibuster rule. Topics included the increase in cloture motions in recent years, and the origins, use, and consequences of the filibuster. Former Senate parliamentarian Robert Dove in his opening remarks defended the filibuster. Following their remarks, panelists responded to audience members questions. Senate historian Don Ritchie asked the first question. close
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- Gary J. Andres Senior Managing Partner Dutko Group
- Sarah A. Binder Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Governance Studies Program
- Karlyn Bowman Senior Fellow American Enterprise Institute->Public Opinion Studies
- Robert Dove Parliamentarian (Former) U.S. Senate
- John C. Fortier Research Fellow American Enterprise Institute
- Norman J. Ornstein Resident Scholar American Enterprise Institute
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