In order to stall a vote on a particular bill, a senator speaks at the Senate for a prolonged period. How do is this political tactic called?

A. gerrymandering

B. blustering

C. filibustering

D. distracting

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Francesca Salazar

15 June, 22:18

In order to stall a vote on a particular bill, a senator speaks at the Senate for a prolonged period. How do is this political tactic called?

A. gerrymandering

B. blustering

C. filibustering

D. distracting

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Camilla Graham · Answer 1

It is called filibustering when a senator speaks at the senate for a prolonged period of time. The senator can speak non stop for any amount of time they choose. It was allowed in the senate starting in 1806. However, the first filibuster occurred in 1837. The correct answer is C.

In order to stall a vote on a particular bill, a senator speaks at the Senate for a prolonged period. How do is this political tactic called?A. gerrymanderingB. blusteringC. filibusteringD. distracting

In order to stall a vote on a particular bill, a senator speaks at the Senate for a prolonged period. How do is this political tactic called?

A. gerrymandering

B. blustering

C. filibustering

D. distracting