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It is not in order, except by unanimous consent, to invoke cloture on a bill before the. Senate has agreed to consider it. On the other hand, there is no limit on the number of times that. the Senate can vote on motions to invoke cloture on a bill, amendment, or other matter it is. considering.
Cloture is a Senate procedure to end debate so other business can be brought to the floor. Such votes test the majority's ability to hold together 60 members to break a filibuster. The decade in politics In the 110th Congress of 2007-2008, there were a record 112 cloture votes. In this session of Congress, the 111th â for all of 2009 and the first two months of 2010 â the number already exceeds 40.