Why is cloture very difficult to achieve?

Cloture limits debate in the Senate and, under current rules, usually requires three-fifths of the Senate—60 votes when all 100 seats are filled. Because neither party typically holds that many seats on its own, supporters often need votes from across party lines. That makes cloture difficult to achieve; it does not require a two-thirds vote.

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