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__________ is a vote to end debate which requires a three-fifths vote of the entire membership of the Senate.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

Question 2

A(n) _________ forbids House members from offering any amendments and speeds up consideration of the bill in the form submitted by the standing committee.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Cloture

Answer to Question 2

Answer: closed rule



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