Filibuster

A filibuster was used to stop a bill from passing.
All of the press was waiting the filibuster out to see when it ends, and get the first story.
All of the people in the White House wanted to leave, but could not.
During the filibuster, the person can talk about anything. It does not have to be connected to the bill.
To stop a filibuster there needs to be a 3/5 vote. This is also called a cloture vote.
The longest filibuster ever, by one person, was a little over 24 hours.
The rules say there is not eating, drinking, sitting, or going to the bathroom for the person/people using the filibuster.
The filibuster can used to stall for more votes, or to annoy others into not voting for a bill.



Could there ever be a filibuster like this in real life?
Would a traditional filibuster even happen in today's Senate?
How accurate is West Wing when it comes to things that could happen in real life?
Was there any talk of removing the filibuster?
What was the shortest filibuster until someone changed their mind?