WASHINGTON (AP) — The filibuster — used this week by Republican Sen. Rand Paul to oppose John Brennan’s nomination as CIA director — is a parliamentary tactic used to block or delay legislative action.
Using a filibuster, a senator can essentially hold the floor to prevent a bill from coming to a vote.
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