October 17, 2025
Senate uses filibuster to stall legislation
41 senators can block bills indefinitely via filibuster
🏢Legislative Process
The filibuster allows senators to block legislation by prolonging debate
Cloture requires 60 votes to end debate under Senate Rule XXII
The Senate eliminated the filibuster for judicial nominees in 2013 and 2017
🏢Legislative Process
People, bills, and sources
What you can do
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Track Senate voting records
Visit Senate.gov to see voting patterns and filibuster usage