On the other hand, in the Senate, where there is no cloture rule, any single member, or at best, a very few members, can defeat an Appropriation Bill and compel an extra session by exercising their right of uncontrolled debate.
He explains how the lack of a cloture rule in the Senate allows for prolonged debate that can hinder legislation.
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