AI Summary
A filibuster is a procedural tactic used in legislative bodies, primarily the U.S. Senate, to delay or block a vote on a bill or other measure by extending debate. Recently, the filibuster is a central topic due to Republican efforts to pass a major spending bill using an accounting gimmick described as 'magic math' and a 'current policy' baseline, which critics argue effectively 'kills' or 'strangles' the filibuster by circumventing traditional legislative hurdles and upending Senate norms.