The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...

The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...

This video explains the concept of filibusters in the United States Senate. It covers how senators use filibustering to delay or block bills, the historical background of the tactic, and the role of cloture in ending debates. Learn...

This video examines the criticisms of filibustering in the U.S. Senate. It discusses how filibusters can lead to legislative gridlock, waste time and resources, and delay important reforms, especially in civil rights. Learn about key...

This video discusses the ongoing debate over filibuster reform in the U.S. Senate. It explores how filibusters can block significant legislation, the concept of the Nuclear Option, and the challenges of bipartisan unity. Learn how the...

This video highlights some of the most memorable filibusters in U.S. Senate history. From Huey Long's quirky recipe readings to Strom Thurmond's record-breaking 24-hour stand against civil rights, discover how senators have used this...

This video explores the arguments in favor of filibustering in the U.S. Senate. It highlights how filibusters can promote debate, protect minority party voices, encourage compromise, and provide necessary delays for significant...

The filibuster has become increasingly controversial in recent years, with critics on both sides of the aisle. So in this video we discuss how the filibuster works, why some want to see it scrapped & what it means for the future of US...

Great for obscure Jeopardy questions, uncomfortable dinner party conversations and introductory classes for students of U.S. Government. Also ideal for trolls, internet demons and random strangers who accidentally find there way to his...

MOT 1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT asking Kerr if he likes to make long speeches, MS Senator Robert Kerr (1896-1963) saying he doesn't filibuster, opposed to it, praising Senate as last 'open forum'

Trump demands end to Senate filibuster after off-year election lossesCredit: The White House/YouTube

Yet another filibuster has happened on the floor of congress, but have you ever wondered where that term comes from. Its a fascinating origine, filled with pirates and revolutionaries....

Filibusters, an intentional roadblock to action, can look self-serving, but they’ve been invoked by lawmakers for decades. How they’re used has been changing, though. The filibuster was eliminated for judicial nominations by Democrats in...

From “nuclear weapon” to “six-shooter”: The filibuster used to be a rare and powerful tool. But as rules changed to require fewer votes to shut one down, senators brought it out as a regular threat. NPR’s senior political editor, Ron...

Texan Democrats celebrate abortion vote defeat after 10-hour filibuster Subscribe to the Guardian HEREref='http://bitly.com/UvkFpD' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>HERE Campaigners at Texas's senate cheer loudly as the deadline for a...

Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the protest made by the WSPU after the suffrage bill was filibustered in 1905 and the arrest of Christabel and Emmiline Pankhurst. 

#EarthFocus #TheNewWest #HarryReid #environmentalism #conservation #activism Jon Christensen, founder of the Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA and a producer...

As part of our monthly series of poems, written and performed by our Young Poets in response to events each month, Bella Cox considers what it means to be both a global and a British citizen at this point in history. Read our interview...

The filibuster started as an accident. Today it lets the losers rule Congress. Become a Video Lab member!='http://bit.ly/video-lab' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>member! The US Senate is supposed to pass laws. But today, it’s...

My own thoughts on why the American Health Care Act better known as Trumpcare or RyanCare. Why did it fail? How did trump error? TrumpCare Explained • The Bill That Was... ObamaCare Explained • ObamaCare: The Af... Learn about the...

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Washington, DC is closer than ever to becoming a state. Could it actually happen? Subscribe to our channel!'http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>channel! On June 26, 2020, the US House of Representatives voted to make...

How "freebooting" went from swashbuckling to social media. The etymology of words for piracy, the coinage of a new term for illicit uploads of videos, and the history of fictional portrayals of pirates on screen. For more on the word...

I went down another research rabbit-hole. This time I wanted to find out the contextual meaning of stars on filibuster flags. This one went really deep, I mean 1000s of years deep. So I decided to record what I was finding, and it was...