BusinessJuly 16, 2026
cloture
/ˈkloʊtʃər/
Definition
A legislative procedure used to end a debate and force an immediate vote on a bill, often requiring a supermajority to bypass obstruction tactics like a filibuster.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'clôture', meaning 'enclosure' or 'closing,' which comes from the Latin 'claudere' meaning 'to close.' It entered English as a specific political term for ending debate in a legislative body.
In the news
In this article, the term refers to the parliamentary process needed in the U.S. Senate to overcome a filibuster and move the CLARITY Act toward a final floor vote. Its absence is a key reason the legislation remains stalled despite having already passed the House.
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