Statements (23)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:amendedBy |
1975 Senate rule change
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
minority rights
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gptkbp:criticizedFor |
legislative gridlock
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gptkbp:defendedIn |
tool for debate
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gptkbp:etymology |
Dutch word vrijbuiter
Spanish word filibustero |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Filibusters
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gptkbp:method |
procedural motions
prolonged speech |
gptkbp:notableExample |
Strom Thurmond's 1957 filibuster
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gptkbp:notableFor |
gptkb:United_States_Senate
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gptkbp:opposedBy |
cloture
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gptkbp:originatedIn |
19th century
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gptkbp:prohibits |
Senate rules
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gptkbp:purpose |
block legislation
delay legislation |
gptkbp:relatedTo |
obstructionism
parliamentary tactics |
gptkbp:requires |
unlimited debate
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gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:legislative_body
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_San_Pedro
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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