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What is the future of the filibuster in U.S. politics? 🔊

What is the future of the filibuster in U.S. politics? 🔊

Aug 2, 2021 | Politics & Society

The U.S. Senate is a unique legislative body in that it often requires a supermajority of sixty votes in favour of a legislation for a bill to pass. This is due to an historic institution called the filibuster. But the filibuster is not exactly like we think. Instead,...

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