A filibuster is a tactic used in the Senate to stop the passage of a bill or prevent a vote on presidential appointments. It involves making a long speech or series of speeches to delay or block the voting process. It can only be ended by cloture, a vote to limit debate and bring the bill to a vote.

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A Filibuster Is

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A filibuster is

A) a measure used in the House of Representatives to speed up debate.
B) a measure used in the Senate to stop the passage of a bill or stop a vote on presidential appointments.
C) used to nullify a hold.
D) stopped by a line item veto.
E) a provision in legislation, often an appropriation bill, directing spending for a specific program, agency, or region.

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