The few successful filibusters had a theme: anti-lynching legislation in 1922, 1935, and 1938. Anti-poll-tax legislation in 1942, 1944, 1946, 1948, and 1962. Civil rights legislation in 1946, 1950, 1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1972, and 1975. Some tradition, huh?
— Max Kennerly (@MaxKennerly) January 11, 2022
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An interesting review of the history of the filibuster by Mr. Kennerly is here.
Happy to be of public service....
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