Filibusters

At this period they were called Filibusters, but, a little later, the word 'buccaneer' came to be used for the whole group of privateers, filibusters and hunters.

Plotting in Pirate Seas Francis Rolt-Wheeler 1918

Government of the South African Republic has the power, even supposing it to have the will, to put a stop to further atrocities on the part of this band of "Filibusters," as they are commonly styled in the newspapers.

South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 Louis Creswicke

Sanders 'Filibusters' Tax Deal as Key Senate Democrats Join Revolt | The Nation

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Stephen Herrington 2010

Filibusters used to be rare - now the GOP has set a record in using them.

Did Obama have a good 2009? 2009

Filibusters themselves have to feature continuous debate and discussion.

Senate Democrats unveil filibuster reforms Ezra Klein 2011

Filibusters should also be limited to no more than one for any piece of legislation.

Matthew Yglesias » Bayh’s Filibuster Reform Proposals 2010

Filibusters should be limited to a certain period of time – say two weeks – after which, the bill filibustered should come to the floor.

Matthew Yglesias » Judge Confirmed 99-0 After 124 Day Delay 2010

Filibusters, as others point out, have a long history … in fact, their history is longer than that of political parties … and certainly much much longer than the political parties at play here.

Matthew Yglesias » Filibuster Panel Tomorrow 2010

Filibusters still occurred, initiated primarily by coalitions between conservative Democrats and Republicans.

Biden swears Franken in on Senate floor 2009

Filibusters themselves have to feature continuous debate and discussion.

Wonkbook: Boehner's new rules; Dems' release filibuster reform proposal Ezra Klein 2011