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In the U.S. Senate, what is the tactic used to delay or block a vote by speaking for an extended period?

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Filibuster

The word 'filibuster' comes from a Dutch word for 'pirate.' Currently, a three-fifths majority (60 votes) is typically required to invoke cloture and end a filibuster.

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