Why is cloture very difficult to achieve?

a. Senators are famous for their debating prowess and would not easily give up to cloture.

b. The two-thirds vote of the Senate is almost impossible to attain.

c. Cloture can only be achieved by a three-fifths vote, and parties don't usually have that kind of majority.

d. Even the threat of cloture will cause senators to get votes to stop it.

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Esteban

Social Studies

16 June, 01:13

Why is cloture very difficult to achieve?

a. Senators are famous for their debating prowess and would not easily give up to cloture.

b. The two-thirds vote of the Senate is almost impossible to attain.

c. Cloture can only be achieved by a three-fifths vote, and parties don't usually have that kind of majority.

d. Even the threat of cloture will cause senators to get votes to stop it.

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Ernesto Floyd · Answer 1

The good answer is:

c. Cloture can only be achieved by a three-fifths vote, and parties don't usually have that kind of majority.

Explanation:

Cloture is the only legal resource to overcome filibuster. Cloture is a limit on the time allowed for consideration of a bill. But to get it approved, 60 votes in the Senate, or three-fifths, are neccessary. No party usually enjoys the privilege of being able to gather such a majority.