The power of small states is magnified by the Senate's _____, which traditionally requires 60 out of 100 senators to vote to bring a bill to the floor for an up-or-down vote.

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The cloture rule is the Senate's traditional rule that requires 60 out of 100 senators to vote to bring a bill to the floor for an up-or-down vote. This means that small states, which may only have a few senators, have significant power to block legislation.

The Power of Small States Is Magnified by the Senate's