Moreover, the filibuster acts as a safeguard against abrupt policy shifts with each new administration. If simple majority rule dictated Senate proceedings, the nation’s laws and regulations could oscillate wildly, unsettling markets and international partners alike. This procedural bulwark helps ensure that significant legal changes withstand the test of public scrutiny and consensus, yielding legislation more likely to stand the test of time.
The Filibuster’s Role: A Crucial Pillar in a Divided Senate
