PsychologyAugust 8, 2026
cloture
KLOH-cher
Definition
A procedural process in a legislative assembly used to end a debate and force an immediate vote.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'clôture,' meaning 'a closing' or 'an enclosure,' which itself stems from the Latin 'claudere' (to shut).
In the news
In the Senate, a cloture motion is required to end debate and move to a final vote, meaning the bill needs at least 60 votes to overcome potential opposition.
U.S. Senate Begins Voting Process on Digital Asset Clarity Act; Year-End Passage Outlook Cloudy
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