C-SPAN Congressional Glossary

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Motion to Proceed A Motion to Proceed seeks to bring a bill to the Senate floor for debate and amendment.

Senators often debate the merits of the pending bill during the debate on the Motion to Proceed.

Motions to Proceed are fully debatable, and therefore can be filibustered.

A Motion to Proceed requires a majority vote for adoption. If it is filibustered, it requires a 3/5 vote.

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