Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Filibuster (Season 6, Episode 22)
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TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Filibuster (Season 6, Episode 22)

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TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

In theory, the filibuster was created to ensure bipartisanship in the US Senate. In practice, it has become a way to kill bills with only 41 Senate votes. John explains the strange origin of the filibuster, how its overuse made the Senate ...See moreIn theory, the filibuster was created to ensure bipartisanship in the US Senate. In practice, it has become a way to kill bills with only 41 Senate votes. John explains the strange origin of the filibuster, how its overuse made the Senate a place where even bipartisan bills go to die, and why filibustering should be abolished altogether. Also, Trump's Hurricane Dorian Sharpie Scandal, the UK PM Johnson's clash with the Parliament over his No-deal Brexit strategy, and Fox News' Stu Varney fanboys over Trump. Written by Niaz Islam Arif See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Alberto Bonilla Senator Senator See fewer	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)
David Kaye Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer	Eternals (2021)
John Oliver Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)
Alex Webb Senator Senator See fewer	Boiler Room (2000)