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SYSK Selects: How Filibusters Work

SYSK Selects: How Filibusters Work

FromStuff You Should Know


SYSK Selects: How Filibusters Work

FromStuff You Should Know

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week's SYSK Select episode, although lots of people incorrectly believe the filibuster was an intentional rule created by the founders of the U.S., this ancient method of stalling legislation was actually brought about in America by accident. Learn the ins and outs of this contentious quirk of parliamentary rules that allows a single senator to hijack the proceedings of the entire legislative body in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Apr 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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