The West Wing (1999)

S2E17 The Stackhouse Filibuster

The team is caught off guard when a senior senator launches a surprise filibuster on a Friday evening to derail their Family Wellness legislation. Meanwhile, Toby is puzzled as Vice President Hoynes, known for his ties to the oil industry, unexpectedly offers to deliver a speech criticizing the energy sector. In another part of the White House, CJ embarks on a quest to track down a precious statue of an Egyptian cat goddess that was presented to the President, adding to the chaos of the night.