Instructional Video4:37
Wonderscape

Filibusters: Stalling Tactics in the Senate

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

The Filibuster - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

122 The Filibuster- One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:27
Wonderscape

Filibuster Reform: A Debate for Change

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:06
Wonderscape

Filibuster Pros: Why Some Support the Tactic

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video6:28
Crash Course

How a Bill Becomes a Law: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
Oh my, Craig has his work cut out for him this week. The process of how a bill becomes a law can be pretty complex, fraught with potential bill-death at every corner. As if just getting through committee isn’t difficult enough, bills...
Instructional Video9:14
Hip Hughes History

The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (2 of 2)

6th - 12th
A broad overview of Congressional content on the United States History exam in Regents, NY State. Topics include delegated power, the Great Compromise, the Electoral College, House of Representation Ideas, the U.S. Senate as well as...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Lawmaking

9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the details of lawmaking- how it works and how it sometimes doesn't work. Students watch video, examine the lawmaking process and pay special attention to recent Congressional filibusters. [12:56]