The U.S. Senate attempt to block a bill from passage by refusing to end discussion is known as a(n)

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The U.S. Senate attempt to block a bill from passage by refusing to end discussion is known as a(n)

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The U.S. Senate attempt to block a bill from passage by refusing to end discussion is known as a filibuster. This involves a senator or group of senators continuously speaking in order to delay or prevent a final vote on the bill. Cloture is the process of ending a filibuster, so it cannot be the answer. Open rule, tabling, and flanking are not related to this specific political maneuver in the Senate.

The US Senate Attempt to Block a Bill from Passage by by Refusing