Filibustering in the U.S. Senate

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The book offers a comprehensive dataset of Senate filibusters from 1790 to 2008, addressing the lack of individual senator-level data for scholars. It includes a complete list of filibusters, enabling a thorough historical analysis. The text explores both individual senator influences and broader institutional factors that shape filibustering and its impacts, providing valuable insights into this legislative tactic.