Cloture is a parliamentary procedure used in the United States Senate to end a filibuster or to bring a debate to a close. It requires a minimum of 60 senators to vote in favor of invoking cloture, which limits further debate on the matter at hand and allows for a final vote. This mechanism is crucial for overcoming prolonged discussions on contentious issues and ensuring legislative efficiency.
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Cloture
Cloture already exists in the US Senate. It takes 60 Senators to invoke Cloture.
In the United States Senate, the motion is "cloture".
if a senator calls for cloture (yes it's spelled right)
A cloture
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Invoking the Cloture Rule. Page 344 in Magruder's AM book.
No, the vice president cannot break a tie for cloture in the Senate. Cloture requires a three-fifths majority (currently 60 votes) to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote. The vice president's role is primarily to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate, but cloture votes specifically require a majority of those present and voting. Thus, if the vote on cloture is tied, it fails.
cloture
Cloture is a parliamentary procedure used in the U.S. Senate to end a debate and proceed to a vote on a bill. It requires a three-fifths majority (60 votes) to invoke cloture and limit further debate.