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The thing they don't tell you is the "modern, convenience" filibuster doesn't actually require a filibuster.
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Originally Posted by kovert
"In the Aughts, the modern filibuster fully emerged; it requires no real action or sacrifice by senators. In recent times, Senators merely notify the Majority Leader of an intent to filibuster, and the Majority Leader delays further action unless he has sixty votes."
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