Prior to 1917 the Senate rules did not provide for a way to end debate and force a vote on a measure. That year, the Senate adopted a rule to allow a two-thirds majority to end a filibuster, …

Procedure on closure in Canada is governed under Standing Order no. 57 of the House of Commons and consists of three parts: Notice of closure, a motion of closure, and a final period …

Jul 12, 2025 · Cloture is the procedure that allows the Senate to vote to limit debate time, overcoming a filibuster and moving to a final vote. Senate Rule XXII establishes this formal …

Simply stated, the filibuster lets a minority number of senators block passage of a bill until 60 of 100 of the full Senate agree to limit debate on legislation – a process known as cloture – and …

6 days ago · Enough Democrats were set to vote for cloture on a new spending package to get over a 60-vote hurdle and set the stage to end the shutdown.

“Cloture” is legislative term referring to a motion or process by which debate is brought to a quick end.

Apr 27, 1990 · Cloture is the only procedure by which the Senate can vote to set an end to a debate without also rejecting the bill, amendment, conference report, motion, or other matter it …

cloture, in parliamentary procedure, a method for ending debate and securing an immediate vote on a measure that is before a deliberative body, even when some members wish to continue …

May 8, 2019 · Cloture is a Senate rule that can stop a filibuster and limit debate time to 30 hours. The cloture rule was first adopted in 1917 and first used on the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. …

Cloture, or Rule XXII, is a procedure that allows the Senate to vote to limit debate and end a filibuster. Sixteen senators must present a motion to end debate. A vote on the motion is …