Section: AP Government

47) What is the result of a cloture motion in the Senate?

1. Formally reprimands a governmental official
2. Moves a bill from a committee to the floor of the Senate for a vote
3. Indicates that a senator intends to filibuster
4. Cuts off debate on a bill

Cloture is a motion or process in parliamentary procedure aimed at bringing debate to a quick end. It is also called closure or, informally, a guillotine. The cloture procedure originated in the French National Assembly, from which the name is taken.