What terms are related to nuclear option?

Related terms include: Cloture, Filibuster. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for nuclear option.

Legislative Process

Nuclear Option

Definition

A Senate procedure that changes the rules to allow a simple majority to end debate, bypassing the 60-vote cloture requirement. Used for judicial nominations since 2013.

Related Terms

Cloture

A Senate procedure to end debate on a bill and bring it to a vote. Requires 60 votes (three-fifths of the Senate) to invoke.

Filibuster

A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block a vote by extending debate. Can only be ended by invoking cloture.

More Legislative Process Terms

Bill Resolution Joint Resolution Amendment Markup Cloture

Common Questions

What is a nuclear option?: A Senate procedure that changes the rules to allow a simple majority to end debate, bypassing the 60-vote cloture requirement. Used for judicial nominations since 2013.
What terms are related to nuclear option?: Related terms include: Cloture, Filibuster. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for nuclear option.