When there is a discussion of the “traditional filibuster”, there is almost no mention of the requirement for a quorum to be present. Even during Senator Paul’s filibuster, he did not insist that at least 49 other Senators remain in the Senate chamber while he was speaking. The traditional filibuster can be very difficult on the Senate leadership, especially when they must rely on a large number of old and infirm members to maintain a quorum.
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