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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When the Senate enters into endless debate, the other senators may call for a cloture vote, which immediately ends debate and forces a vote on the issue. The cloture motion requires a three-fifths vote of the Senate (60 votes) to pass.