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In American English, a 'simple majority' means over half the valid votes cast. On the other hand, a 'qualified majority' includes stipulations like 'two-thirds of the valid votes cast provided that at least 60% of those eligible to vote do so'. Other English-speaking countries such as Britain and Canada and all non-English speaking countries (some exclusively) have retained the original meaning of 'majority' as the greater number or part, so that 'simple majority' means more votes than any other candidate or party (so 'relative majority' has been used as a synonym), though the American English meaning is often employed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoSimple majority is one more than half. For example, 51 out of 100 is simple majority.
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∙ 15y agoGreater then 50 percent is a majority vote. In some instances in the US Congress, a super majority of 3/5 is required.
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∙ 12y ago218!
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What is a resolution of Congress that has the force of law?
A joint resolution of Congress has the force of law if signed by the president. This can be passed by a simple majority in both houses.
Majority of congress required for session?
A simple majority is required for a session of Congress. This is known as a quorum. Since the Senate has 100 members, 51 of them must be present. And since the House has 435 members, 218 must be present.
Who has the power to bring charges or impeach the president?
Congress. There must be a simple majority however to actually kick the president out.
What constittutes a quorom in congress?
In the United States Congress quorum is made up of the simple majority of representatives. This mean quorum in the Senate is 51 and in the House of Representatives is 218.
Is a quorum a simple majority or a super majority?
A quorum is the minimum sufficient number to conduct business. It's number is determined by the bylaws of the organization.
Are the U.S supreme court justices appointed by congress?
No. They are appointed by the President, but must be approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
What is the number of members necessary to carry on work in Congress?
The number, known as a "quorum" is required to conduct any procedures. In the US Senate and the House, a simple majority being present is normally a quorum, except when the 12th Amendment requires a 2/3 quorum to elect a President and Vice President (if the Electoral College fails to do so).In the Senate, a simple majority is 51 senators, in the House 218 representatives.
What was true president Johnson upon inauguration after the 1964 election?
He had a large majority of Democrats in Congress -apex
Which party is the majority party in congress 2010?
The US House of Representatives is controlled by the Democratic party. The Democrats out number the Republicans by a count of 233 to 202.
Who must approve all presidential appointments and treaties?
Most presidential appointments, including federal judges, cabinet members and ambassadors, require a simple majority vote of the Senate. Mid-term appointments of vice presidents require a simple majority vote of both Houses of Congress, and treaties require a two-thirds majority vote of the Senate.
What is simple majority?
Does a veto always work?
yes unless overturn by the relevant congress or legislature, certain legislatures allow for a simple majority, some a supermajority, some require a joint session to pass a majority.
