5 Longest Filibusters Article Quiz

Who holds the record for the longest filibuster?

• U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond

• U.S. Sen. Alfonse D'Amato

• U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

• U.S. Sen. Rand Paul

What historical documents did Thurmond recite during his filibuster?

• Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights

• Constitution and Federalist Papers

• Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address

• Articles of Confederation and Monroe Doctrine

How long did Alfonse D'Amato's filibuster last?

• 23 hours and 30 minutes

• 24 hours and 18 minutes

• 22 hours and 10 minutes

• 25 hours and 5 minutes

What nickname was given to U.S. Sen. Wayne Morse?

• The Lion of the Senate

• The Tiger of the Senate

• The Eagle of the Senate

• The Bear of the Senate

What was the topic of U.S. Sen. William Proxmire's filibuster in 1981?

• Tidelands Oil bill

• Aldrich-Vreeland currency bill

• Public Debt Ceiling bill

• Civil Rights Act

What is the origin of the word "filibuster"?

• French word meaning "debate"

• Dutch word meaning "pirate"

• Spanish word meaning "delay"

• German word meaning "block"

Which party's senators attempted to block President Andrew Jackson in 1837?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Federalist Party

What is the current number of votes required for cloture in the Senate?

• 60 votes

• 50 votes

• 70 votes

• 40 votes

Who coined the term "nuclear option"?

• Trent Lott

• George W. Bush

• Harry Reid

• Mitch McConnell

What does a successful cloture vote allow in terms of debate time?

• 30 additional hours

• 10 additional hours

• 50 additional hours

• 5 additional hours