U.S. History

Politics or Principle: Filibustering in the United States Senate

Sarah Binder

About the Program

Professor Sarah Binder discusses the history of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate and current arguments for and against the practice.  Ms. Binder also describes some suggestions for reform of U.S. Senate rules.

About the Authors

Sarah Binder

Sarah Binder is a Professor of Political Science at George Washington University and Senior Fellow, Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution.

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Politics or Principle: Filibustering in the United States Senate

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, August 22nd at 4:57am (ET)
  • Saturday, August 21st at 4:57pm (ET)
  • Saturday, March 6th at 4:45pm (ET)
  • Monday, March 1st at 6:17am (ET)
  • Sunday, February 28th at 4:41am (ET)
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