What is the term for the method used in the Senate to stop a bill from coming to a vote when senators make long speeches or engage in unlimited debate, controversial for its more frequent use in recent times?

a. Malapportionment
b. Filibuster
c. Gerrymandering
d. Logrolling
e. None of the above

b

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