How can members of the Senate end a filibuster?

A) Senators can pigenhole the bill in a standing committee. B) A senator can request that the president veto the bill. C) The vice president can order the debate to continue. D) Three-fifths of the Senate can vote for cloture.

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Ulises Bush

8 April, 01:01

How can members of the Senate end a filibuster?

A) Senators can pigenhole the bill in a standing committee. B) A senator can request that the president veto the bill. C) The vice president can order the debate to continue. D) Three-fifths of the Senate can vote for cloture.

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Eleanor Keller · Answer 1

D) Three-fifths of the Senate can vote for cloture.

Aisha · Answer 2

The answer is : D) Three-fifths of the Senate can vote for cloture.

Explanation:

This change was introduced in 1975. 60 out of 100 senators can vote for cloture instead of a previous two-third majority vote required.

How can members of the Senate end a filibuster?A) Senators can pigenhole the bill in a standing committee. B) A senator can request that the president veto the bill. C) The vice president can order the debate to continue. D) Three-fifths of the Senate can vote for cloture.

How can members of the Senate end a filibuster?

A) Senators can pigenhole the bill in a standing committee. B) A senator can request that the president veto the bill. C) The vice president can order the debate to continue. D) Three-fifths of the Senate can vote for cloture.