cloture (Meaning)
Wordnet
cloture (n)
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
Wordnet
cloture (v)
terminate debate by calling for a vote
Webster
cloture (n.)
See Closure, 5.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cloture
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cloture Sentence Examples
- The Senate invoked cloture to limit debate on the contentious bill.
- Despite numerous attempts, the motion for cloture failed to gain enough votes.
- Cloture is often used to prevent filibustering in legislative bodies.
- The parliamentary procedure of cloture allows for the timely conclusion of debates.
- The filibuster continued until the majority party called for cloture.
- Cloture requires a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate to be successful.
- Senators debated the merits of invoking cloture on the proposed legislation.
- The minority party expressed concerns about the abuse of the cloture rule.
- The cloture vote marked a pivotal moment in the legislative process.
- Cloture motions are instrumental in expediting the passage of bills in the Senate.
FAQs About the word cloture
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body, terminate debate by calling for a voteSee Closure, 5.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Senate invoked cloture to limit debate on the contentious bill.
Despite numerous attempts, the motion for cloture failed to gain enough votes.
Cloture is often used to prevent filibustering in legislative bodies.
The parliamentary procedure of cloture allows for the timely conclusion of debates.
