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Replace filibuster with a rule allowing the minority to extend deliberation for a FINITE period, then have MAJORITY rule

Created by J.B. on May 16, 2012

To prevent abuses of the current filibuster system, in which a senate bill without the support of a 60% majority can be stalled in deliberation indefinitely, the filibuster system should be revised.

A limited discussion period would allow the minority to voice its position, and give the public a chance to react to measures supported by only a small majority of the senate, without allowing a minority to obstruct the political process indefinitely (and against the public's will).

Government & Regulatory Reform
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