Filibustering

Filibustering is a technique used in legislative bodies, like the U.S. Senate, where a senator extends debate on a bill to delay or prevent its vote. This is often done through lengthy speeches or other procedural moves. The goal is to make it difficult for the majority to move forward with passing the legislation. While it can be a tool for the minority to voice concerns, it can also stall or block legislation indefinitely unless certain rules—like cloture—are used to end the debate.