[PhiKapMom]

It bothers me too! This is basic Government. My daughter is a Freshman in College taking Government this semester so I checked out her book and there it was -- a chapter all about invoking cloture, filibuster, unanimous consent, etc.

Looks like some journalist must have skipped the course. Once you have it, I wouldn't think you would forget it!

[hoosiermama]

I sometimes have to dig a little deep to find it, but it's all there even after all of there years. may not remember it's name but do remember the concepts. My teacher was exceptional, and I loved the class.
OTOH It also helps that my fathers has instilled in me his passion for politics, government and the law. We share regularly.

[TLBSHOW]

History Briefing: Filibuster and Cloture

Learn about how the cloture process works on the Senate floor



http://www.senate.gov/reference/reference_index_subjects/Cloture_vrd.htm