Filibusters, cloture and holds in the Senate / editor, David J. Gilgram.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gilgram, David J., editor.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Series:

Laws and legislation series.

Laws and Legislation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Congress. Senate--Rules and practice.

United States.

United States. Congress. Senate--Cloture.

Filibusters (Political science)--United States.

Filibusters (Political science).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (85 pages).

Place of Publication:

New York, [New York] : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2010.

Summary:

Filibustering includes any use of dilatory or obstructive tactics to block a measure by preventing it from coming to a vote. The possibility of filibusters exists because Senate rules place few limits on Senator's rights and opportunities in the legislative process. Senate Rule XXII, however, known as the "cloture rule," enables Senators to end a filibuster on any debatable matter the Senate is considering. Sixteen Senators initiate this process by presenting a motion to end the debate. Consequently, "holds" are an informal device unique to the upper body. They permit a single Senator or any number of Senators to stop, temporarily or permanently, floor consideration of measures or matters that are available to be scheduled by the Senate. This book discusses major aspects of Senate procedure related to filibusters, cloture and holds.

Contents:

Filibusters and cloture in the Senate / Richard S. Beth, Valerie Heitshusen, Betsy Palmer

Cloture attempts on nominations / Richard S. Beth, Betsy Palmer

Cloture : its effect on Senate proceedings / Walter J. Oleszek

"Holds" in the Senate / Walter J. Oleszek

Senate policy on "holds" : action in the 110th Congress / Walter J. Oleszek.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61761-040-2