Form 9: Cloture and Senate Voting
Study the cloture rule used to end Senate debate and bring a bill to a vote. Learn about the voting procedures required to pass legislation in the Senate.
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What procedure ends a Senate filibuster and limits debate?
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Which Senate rule established the cloture vote mechanism?
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How many Senate votes are required to invoke cloture on general legislation?
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How much additional debate time is allowed after cloture is invoked?
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How many senators must sign a petition to file for cloture?
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What margin of vote is required for final passage of a bill in the Senate?
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What standard voting procedure is used for major roll calls in the Senate?
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What is the quorum requirement for the US Senate?
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What happens if a cloture vote fails to reach 60 votes?
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What happens if a Senate vote results in a 50-50 tie?
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In what year was the cloture rule first adopted by the Senate?
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How are roll call votes conducted in the Senate chamber?