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Filibuster is a tactic used by senators to delay a vote by speaking for an extended length of time. The word filibuster originates from the Dutch language. The practice began in the 19th century and since then has been used by many senators. In 1957, J. Strom Thurmond, a senator from South Carolina, achieved the record for the longest speech given by one individual. Checkout this website for some .