The Constitution does not contemplate the filibuster in any way, directly or indirectly. The filibuster is a delaying tactic that is a part of the rules of the Senate. The Constitution allows each house of Congress to set its own rules. Early on, both houses had unlimited debate provisions. The term for the use of unlimited debate as a legislative tactic became known as a filibuster in the 1850's, but it was never set up in the Constitution as a specific aspect of the congress.
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