[Blood of Tyrants]

There is no such thing as a filibuster in the House. Never has been.

[HiTech RedNeck]

So maybe it’s time to introduce a new tradition?

[saganite]

Actually, I’m pretty sure there was back in the 1800’s. I recall reading about how it ended. I’ll try to dredge it up.

[saganite]

House of Representatives
In the United States House of Representatives, the filibuster (the right to unlimited debate) was used until 1842, when a permanent rule limiting the duration of debate was created. The disappearing quorum was a tactic used by the minority until an 1890 rule eliminated it. As the membership of the House grew much larger than the Senate, the House has acted earlier to control floor debate and the delay and blocking of floor votes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster