Guest Chuck D. Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:31 PM Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:31 PM Hi, This is a post questioning Filibustering as being part of Robert's Rules of Order.I could not quickly find where it is defined. As far as I thought, Filibustering is a rule from the Senate brought in st the end of the 1800's or begining or the 1900's. It was used as an accepted Robert's Rules proceedure.....?Thanks,Chuck D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM Hi, This is a post questioning Filibustering as being part of Robert's Rules of Order.I could not quickly find where it is defined. As far as I thought, Filibustering is a rule from the Senate brought in st the end of the 1800's or begining or the 1900's. It was used as an accepted Robert's Rules proceedure.....?Thanks,Chuck D.If by a filibuster you mean that one member speaks indefinitely about irrelevant matters to obstruct the transaction of business, this is not possible under the rules, because 1) members are limited to ten minutes per speech, 2) members are limited to two speeches per day per question, and 3) remarks in debate must be germane to the question that is pending.See RONR (10th ed.), §43, pp. 373ff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM The Senate have their own rules (don't follow RONR). RONR doesn't provide for filibustering (and I seriously doubt it ever did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:39 PM Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:39 PM The Senate have their own rules (don't follow RONR). RONR doesn't provide for filibustering (and I seriously doubt it ever did).It never did, Chris H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:46 PM Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 at 07:46 PM Thank all of you for your quick response!I will pass this on to the rest of my club, so we can follow proper proceedures.Thanks,Chuck D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert B Fish Posted August 14, 2010 at 11:31 PM Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 at 11:31 PM Thank all of you for your quick response!I will pass this on to the rest of my club, so we can follow proper proceedures.Thanks,Chuck D.It should be noted, however, Senate rules, ending debate currently requires the affirmative vote of 60 members. Under RONR, that vote would be 2/3 of those present and voting.-Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted August 15, 2010 at 06:07 PM Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 at 06:07 PM It should be noted, however, Senate rules, ending debate currently requires the affirmative vote of 60 members. Under RONR, that vote would be 2/3 of those present and voting.-BobThis is misleading, since cloture does not immediately close debate like the motion for the Previous Question. This is comparing apples and oranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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