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Book

Filibuster

Call Number

  • J 328.73 LOND (CEN)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Bearport Publishing Company, [2023]

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Summary

"Before a bill is voted into law, U.S. senators are allowed to talk about it as much as they want-with no time limit. They can delay the vote by talking without stopping because of filibuster. Explore how senators filibuster, why they filibuster, and why some people question the use of filibuster. It's a key current events topic made approachable for all!"--

Contents

  • Blocking a vote
  • Bills passing through
  • Small but mighty
  • Talking or silent
  • A long history
  • Useful or not?
  • More filibusters, more problems
  • Calls for change
  • Here to stay?
  • Voices in the news
  • SilverTips for success.

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