If a senator wishes to delay a vote on a piece of legislation by continuously talking/debating the issues, he/she has initiated a ______.

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This tactic is known as a filibuster, where a senator speaks continuously to delay or prevent a vote on a piece of legislation. Cloture is the procedure used to end a filibuster, and floor debate is a broader term that encompasses all discussions and deliberations on the Senate floor. A consent request is when a senator asks for a unanimous vote on a specific issue.

If a Senator Wishes to Delay a Vote on a Piece