"When people realize we are blocking a small number of very ideological conservative judges, they say that's just fine," Mr. Schumer said.

In 2005, Citizens In Charge was instrumental in blocking a number of proposed legislative restrictions to the initiative process in Nevada.

Democratic leaders openly blocked a number of such appointments in the hope that a Democrat would be elected President.

To block a number, a caller would simply punch a code - tentatively *67 - before making a call.

The board's "Paganistas," as their detractors call them, have managed to block a number of initiatives that would bring less expensive housing to the neighborhood.

Senate Republicans have been irate over the fact that Democrats are using filibusters to block a small number of judicial nominees whom they consider extremist.

Mr. Schumer, a member of the influential Judiciary Committee, has played a critical role in blocking a small number of the president's nominations to the federal bench.

The circular object blocks a certain number of Fresnel zones.

In January 2013, Wetpaint blocked a number of wikis without explanation.

Two minor actors, who have since left the profession, have blocked a number of episodes, and they are unlikely to be shown.