Slideshow: Understanding the Silent Filibuster

Our latest explainer takes a close look at the changing nature of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. We describe why today’s filibusters don’t require senators to talk for hours on end, explain how these “silent” filibusters have become more common in recent years, and lay out some of the Democrats’ proposals to reform the Senate rules and restore some productivity to the chamber.

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