Meaning & use
cloture
A legislative procedure used to end debate and force an immediate vote on a measure.
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The Senate invoked cloture to end the filibuster and finally vote on the bill.
Supporters struggled to gather enough votes for cloture before the session ended.
A note on using this word
Cloture is used chiefly in the U.S. Senate, where it typically requires a supermajority to pass.
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