Filibusters

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:amendedBy 1975 Senate rule change
gptkbp:associatedWith minority rights
gptkbp:criticizedFor legislative gridlock
gptkbp:defendedIn tool for debate
gptkbp:etymology Dutch word vrijbuiter
Spanish word filibustero
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Filibusters
gptkbp:method procedural motions
prolonged speech
gptkbp:notableExample Strom Thurmond's 1957 filibuster
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:United_States_Senate
gptkbp:opposedBy cloture
gptkbp:originatedIn 19th century
gptkbp:prohibits Senate rules
gptkbp:purpose block legislation
delay legislation
gptkbp:relatedTo obstructionism
parliamentary tactics
gptkbp:requires unlimited debate
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:legislative_body
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_San_Pedro
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7