No, it's not. A failed cloture motion means the underlying issue is still alive. Moving to reconsider is one way to have another cloture vote, but so is filing another cloture motion.
Plus, the measure can be attached to any bill as an amendment. There is no procedural limit to the number of times this can be done, and failed.
Plus, the measure can be attached to any bill as an amendment. There is no procedural limit to the number of times this can be done, and failed.
Please ping me when Mr. McConnell actually allows that to happen...during the first session of this Congress, please.