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

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The act of a minority in the U.S. Senate attempting to block a bill from passage by refusing to end discussion is known as a filibuster. Cloture is the procedure used to end a filibuster. Open rule and tabling are not directly related to filibusters in the Senate. Flanking is also not relevant to Senate procedure or filibusters.

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