Historical Events tagged with "cloture rule"
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Senate Adopts Cloture Rule to Limit Filibusters
The United States Senate voted to adopt the cloture rule, officially limiting the use of filibusters in legislative procedures. This pivotal decision arose from frustrations over prolonged debates that stalled the Senate's business. Senators aimed to expedite legislative processes, particularly as the nation faced pressing issues, including the impending involvement in World War I. The cloture rule permitted a two-thirds majority to bring debate to a close, thereby enabling timely decision-making in the Senate chamber. The change marked a significant shift in the Senate’s operational rules.
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