When the U.S. Senate enters into endless debate as a procedural tactic to block a vote on the Senate floor, other senators may call for a(n) _____, which immediately ends debate and forces a vote on the issue

a. filibuster
b. cloture
c. closed rule
d. open rule
e. censure

ANS: B

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A. True B. False

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