Explained another way, cloture is the only procedure by which the [[United States Senate|Senate]] can [[vote]] to place a time limit on consideration of a [[bill]] or other matter, and thereby overcome a [[filibuster]]. Under the cloture rule (Rule XXII), the Senate may limit [[consideration]] of a pending matter to 30 additional hours, but only by vote of three-fifths of the full Senate, normally 60 votes.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/cloture.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | Explained another way, cloture is the only procedure by which the [[United States Senate|Senate]] can [[vote]] to place a time limit on consideration of a [[bill]] or other matter, and thereby overcome a [[filibuster]]. Under the cloture rule (Rule XXII), the Senate may limit [[consideration]] of a pending matter to 30 additional hours, but only by vote of three-fifths of the full Senate, normally 60 votes.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/cloture.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |