Filibusters, Cloture & Holds in the Senate (Paperback, New)

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.

General

Imprint:	nova science publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	March 2011
Editors:	David J Gilgram
Dimensions:	155 x 230 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	73
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-61728-925-5
Categories:	Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > General
LSN:	1-61728-925-6
Barcode:	9781617289255

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