How many senators must sign a cloture motion before it can be filed?
A cloture motion must be signed by 16 senators before it can be filed.
Short Answer16
Explanation
How Congress WorksSenate Rule XXII requires a cloture motion to be signed by 16 senators. The vote on it comes one hour after the Senate convenes on the second day after filing.
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