Government
Feb. 2, 2010
Is the Filibuster Rule Jeopardizing Senate Functionality?
Attorney Jeffrey Lowe says the filibuster rule has led many to believe that the Senate can no longer function as an effective legislative body.
By Jeffrey Lowe
In the first year of the Obama administration, the Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate has used the filibuster rule to thwart any attempt at meaningful legislation that address the issues affecting us all. The filibuster rule has led many to believe that the Senate can no longer function as an effective legislative body. A filibuster is an attempt to extend debate on a proposal in order to delay or completely prevent a vote on its passage. The...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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