filibuster

     A "filibuster" is something they once did in congress. A senator would get up to make a speech, and then never stop talking. If the senator could talk long enough to wear everyone else out, I suppose they might vote to approve his bill ( proposed legislation ) just to shut him up. The senate no longer permits its members to filibuster.  If you are interested, you can watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington--a good old movie about how a filibuster saved the day.