Cloture is the process by which three-fifths of the Senate can end a filibuster, which is a tactic by a senator to speak for as long as he or she wishes to prevent action being taken on legislation that he or she opposes.

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Cloture Is

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Cloture is:

A) the ability of a senator to speak for as long as he or she wishes to prevent action being taken on legislation that he or she opposes
B) the process by which three-fifths of the Senate can end a filibuster
C) the rule which allows one house of Congress to circumvent the other during the legislative process
D) the process by which the president can end a filibuster
E) a lawsuit filed by a member of the Senate against a member of the House, or vice versa

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