The Stackhouse Filibuster

The West Wing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLes7DLOLyg

What did you learn about law making from this episode?
Both parties when they are in the majority have made motions to eliminate filibusters.  Should filibusters be removed from Senate law making procedures?

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