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Congress and the Floor

Cloture

Senate vote to limit debate and move toward a final vote.

What this means

Cloture is the Senate’s formal tool to end extended debate. Invoking cloture usually requires a supermajority and clears a path toward a final vote. It is part of Senate procedure, not a House roll-call label.

Related

  • Roll-call vote

    Recorded floor vote with each member’s position.

  • Filibuster

    Senate tactics that delay or block a vote by extending debate.

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