(1/4) In traditional definition of a filibuster, what Sen. Cruz is doing does not qualify.

— CSPAN (@cspan) September 24, 2013

(2/4) A true filibuster is designed to delay a vote or advance of a bill.

— CSPAN (@cspan) September 24, 2013

(3/4) Sen. Reid set a procedural vote in motion yesterday. That vote is set to occur an hour after the Senate comes in on Wednesday.

— CSPAN (@cspan) September 24, 2013

(4/4) Therefore, Sen. Cruz can talk btw now and whenever the vote occurs Wednesday. But he is not delaying action.

— CSPAN (@cspan) September 24, 2013