Filibuster and the Judiciary Do you favor or oppose the use of the filibuster in the US Senate? Created by, Barbara Bray Curriculum Info • Meet the Author History of Filibuster and Current Political Usage Introduction History is happening right before our eyes. The filibuster has been an option in the Senate over many years. Use the resources below to understand some of the historical implications for filibusters and possibly why the filibuster is an issue with judicial appointments. History and Definition     • Filibuster and Cloture U.S. Senate history and background of the filibuster     • Wikipedia: Filibuster Encylopedia article with definition and history of Filibuster     • Answers about Filibusters     • Filibuster History and Current Political Usage News and Updates     • 10 Top Filibuster Falsehoods     • Senators Duke it Out over Judicial Filibusters USA Today article on Filibuster and Nuclear Option Last updated: May 22 2005, 10:53 am Powered by