Cloture

Synonyms of cloture

• limitation
• termination
• closure

Antonyms of cloture

• extension
• continuation
• prolongation

Collocations of cloture

cloture vote

Frequency: 80 %

The cloture vote was scheduled for later in the week.

cloture motion

Frequency: 70 %

The cloture motion was passed by a narrow margin.

invoke cloture

Frequency: 65 %

The majority leader decided to invoke cloture to end the debate.

cloture rule

Frequency: 60 %

The cloture rule allowed for a time limit on debate.

filibuster cloture

Frequency: 45 %

The minority party attempted to filibuster the cloture motion.

Idiomatic Expressions for cloture

• Phrase: cloture vote
  Meaning: a vote taken to end debate and proceed to a final vote on a bill or resolution
  Usage: The cloture vote was scheduled for later in the day to determine if the bill would move forward.