History

Question

19. How do you think the founding fathers would have felt about the

filibuster?

Answer

It is impossible to know for certain how the founding fathers would have felt about the filibuster as it was not a part of the original Constitution and did not emerge as a tactic until the mid-19th century.

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The filibuster is a tactic used in the United States Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill or confirmation of a nominee. It involves...