191k views
3 votes
What does the Cloture rule do?

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

The cloture rule Rule 22 is the only formal procedure that Senate rules provide for breaking a filibuster. A filibuster is an attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter. Under cloture, the Senate may limit consideration of a pending matter to 30 additional hours of debate.

User Derrickrozay
by
4.3k points