Worksheets5 Longest Filibusters Article Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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What historical documents did Thurmond recite during his filibuster?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
