To end a filibuster in the Senate, cloture must be invoked by how many votes?

A. three fifths of the Senate membership, currently 60 votes
B. three fifths vote of a joint committee of House and Senate members
C. a majority vote in each of the majority and minority party caucuses
D. a majority vote


Answer: A

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