When the U.S. Senate enters into endless debate as a procedural tactic to block a vote on the Senate floor, other senators may call for a(n) __________ vote, which immediately ends debate and forces a vote on the issue.

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The only option that fits the description of ending debate by force is cloture. A filibuster is the strategy of speaking continuously to delay or prevent a vote, while closed and open rule are related to the House of Representatives' procedures. Censure is a formal reprimand of a senator but does not relate to ending debate. Therefore, the correct answer is B, cloture.