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The Procedural Mechanics of Uninterrupted Deliberation
The conceptual framework of demanding an uninterrupted, public platform to articulate complex legal and moral grievances is historically rooted in the parliamentary procedures of the United States Senate. The specific procedural term for a continuous, marathon speech on the Senate floor is the "talking filibuster". Operating under the parameters of Senate Rule XXII and Senate Rule XIX, the talking filibuster permits a senator, once recognized by the presiding officer, to speak more or less continuously to delay or prevent a vote on a…
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