Can Cloture Be a Verb?

verb (used with or without object), clo·tured, clo·tur·ing. to close (a debate) by cloture.

Is cloture a real word?

When a Senate debate is brought to a swift end, it's done with a procedure called cloture. Cloture is most often used to end a filibuster. ... Filibusters can go on for hours—but when at least 60 Senators vote for cloture, all debate stops and a vote must occur. Cloture means "closure" in French.

What does cloture in English mean?

(Entry 1 of 2) : the closing or limitation of debate in a legislative body especially by calling for a vote.