I have heard everyone talk about how they don't like the filibuster at times. Not a right vs left thing imo
filibuster is a tactic used in the United States Senate to delay or block a vote on a measure by preventing debate on it from ending.[1]: 2 The Senate's rules place few restrictions on debate; in general, if no other senator is speaking, a senator who seeks recognition is entitled to speak for as long as they wish.[2]: 716 Only when debate concludes (whether naturally or using cloture) can the measure be put to a vote.
allows the Senate to vote to limit debate by invoking cloture on the pending question. In most cases, however, this requires a majority of three-fifths of the senators duly chosen and sworn (60 votes if there is no more than one vacancy),[3]: 15–17 so a minority of senators can block a measure, even if it has the support of a simple majority.
In other words, when the filibuster is preventing something the right wants to get passed then they bitch about it. When it prevents something the left wants passed then they bitch about it.
It's a talking point. Have heard both sides talk about it many times.
I'm sure trump thinks it's an extreme leftist talking point though.
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