5 Longest Filibusters Article Flashcard

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Who holds the record for the longest filibuster?

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U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond

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What historical documents did Thurmond recite during his filibuster?

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Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights

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How long did Alfonse D'Amato's filibuster last?

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23 hours and 30 minutes

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What nickname was given to U.S. Sen. Wayne Morse?

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The Tiger of the Senate

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What was the topic of U.S. Sen. William Proxmire's filibuster in 1981?

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Public Debt Ceiling bill

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What is the origin of the word "filibuster"? Options: French word meaning "debate", Dutch word meaning "pirate", Spanish word meaning "delay", German word meaning "block"

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Dutch word meaning "pirate"

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Which party's senators attempted to block President Andrew Jackson in 1837?

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Whig Party

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What is the current number of votes required for cloture in the Senate?

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60 votes

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Who coined the term "nuclear option"?

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Trent Lott

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What does a successful cloture vote allow in terms of debate time?

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30 additional hours