Which of the following is used to end floor debate in the Senate?

A) A filibuster
B) A majority vote in the Rules Committee
C) Cloture
D) A ruling by the majority leader

Cloture

A legislative procedure used to end a filibuster in the Senate, requiring a supermajority vote to close debate on a bill or nomination and proceed to a vote.

Filibuster

A parliamentary procedure where debate over a proposed piece of legislation is extended, allowing one or more members to delay or entirely prevent a vote on the proposal.

Rules Committee

A committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for determining under what rule other bills will come to the floor.