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Senate filibuster

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The Senate filibuster is a procedural tool in the United States Senate that allows extended debate and can be used to block or delay legislation.
high process
Describes the nature and function of the filibuster as a Senate procedure.
Major political parties can contain distinct ideological factions (commonly described as progressives and centrists) that may disagree about strategy, tactics, and how aggressively to confront opposing parties or legislative procedures such as the Senate filibuster.
high temporal
Describes a recurring feature of party coalitions and internal strategic debates.