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Filibuster Evolution

The evolution of the filibuster in the US Senate from its accidental origins to its current form, including its use as a tool for minority obstruction and its impact on civil rights legislation.

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Jan 15, 2026
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What is the history of the filibuster in the US Senate before 2013?

The filibuster grew from an 1806 procedural change that removed the “previous question,” creating in practice a Senate tradition of unlimited debate that minority senators could exploit to delay or bl...