cloture
a method of closing a debate and causing an immediate vote to be taken on the question.
Origin of cloture
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How to use cloture in a sentence
It’s a matter of getting cloture for a full vote of the Senate.
Gill Foundation puts up $1 million for campaign to expand LGBTQ civil rights | Chris Johnson | January 20, 2021 | Washington BladeIn theory, Senate Democrats could change the cloture rule—and, with it, the need for 60 votes.
What Really Happens When There's a 50-50 Split in the Senate? | Abigail Abrams | January 12, 2021 | TimeUnlike today, when 60 senators can force a vote using a process known as cloture, there was no way to end the obstruction.
In 1917, cloture was introduced, with a two-thirds majority required for its use.
The closest we have, then, is the count of cloture votes, which records how often the majority tries to end a filibuster.
Getting 15 Republicans to support cloture on any Democratic nominee is going to be tough.
The little pests will go on to a supposedly prestigious institution (the Senate) choked in ivy (or cloture debate).
The Federal Government Has Violated My Right to Chainsaw | P. J. O’Rourke | April 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile Corker joined the rest of his caucus in voting against final passage, he saw no point in voting against cloture.
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling After GOP 'Dysfunction' | Ben Jacobs | February 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe big turning point in the vote seemed to be when both McConnell and Cornyn supported the cloture vote.
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling After GOP 'Dysfunction' | Ben Jacobs | February 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Republicans who face a challenge—like Minority Leader Mitch McConnell—voted against cloture, and will vote against the deal.
To prevent this Mr. Mason wishes a rule of cloture (or closure, as it is called in England) adopted.
If you had asked a Chicagoan, the honorable chairman would have been compelled to resort to cloture before the orator got through.
British Dictionary definitions for cloture
/ (ˈkləʊtʃə) /
closure in the US Senate
(tr) to end (debate) in the US Senate by cloture
Origin of cloture
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Cultural definitions for cloture
[ (kloh-chuhr) ]
A vote of a legislature used to stop debate on an issue and put the issue to a vote. (See filibuster.)
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