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In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (that is, a filibuster): a motion, procedure or rule by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the (w), a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and terminate debate.
(quote-book), New York, NY|title=Examining the Filibuster: Hearings before the Committee on Rules and Administration, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, Second Session, April 22, 2010, May 19, 2010, June 23, 2010, July 28, 2010, and September 22 and 29, 2010|series=S. Hrg. 111-706|location=Washington, D.C.|publisher=States Government Publishing Office|Government Printing Office|date=22 April 2010|page=112|pageurl=https://books.google.com/books?id=LbtebozRW_sC&pg=PA112|isbn=978-0-16-087257-0|passage=Now, a filibuster typically begins when a Senator or group of Senators signals their intent to filibuster – which can be done by a private conversation with the majority leader or by quietly placing a bill or nomination on hold. Given the modern Senate's scarce floor time, this threat is usually enough to table the disputed issue until the dissenting Senators cave or until there are definitely enough votes to invoke cloture.
To end legislative debate by this means.