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n. A parliamentary procedure by which debate is ended and an immediate vote is taken on the matter under discussion. Also called closure.

v. To apply cloture to (a parliamentary debate).

n. In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (filibuster); a motion, procedure or rule, by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and terminate debate.

"The reason the republicans are fighting against cloture is because it's the only chance to stop the Dems from enacting their hyper-partisan agenda."

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