# What's a Filibuster, or Can the Senate really just "change the rules"

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**Created:** [November 6, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-filibuster-or-can-the-senate-really-just-change-the-rules/1024629 "2025-11-06T15:33:41Z")\
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Actually, attendance is required on the floor unless excused by the presiding office. Which is why an effective defense against pro forma sessions would be a Quorum Call because SCOTUS has ruled that to be in session the body has to allow for business to be conducted.

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