I recall, though, another hearing, the origin of filibuster dealing back with the days of civil rights. And what comes to my mind is, as I have been listening to these questions being asked and the objections to Miguel Estrada by the minority--correct me if I am wrong--that the filibuster was created and maintained for some civil rights legislation in the first place. Is that correct?
Discussing the historical context of the filibuster in relation to civil rights during a Senate debate.
Share
More from Jim Inhofe
Nothing is being done. I came to this meeting because it is apparently the White House that is stopping this or delaying this.
I ask unanimous consent that the following intern and fellow from my office be granted floor privileges until November 18, 2022. They are J.P. Cooper and Laura Hill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Other voices in this conversation
