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What is the current majority vote needed to raise taxes in Congress?
As of 2014, the current majority vote needed to raise taxes in Congress is two thirds. There are approximately 535 voting members in the United States Congress.
How many members are there in the Senate?
There are 100 voting members in the Senate.
In this nation of voting booths and secret ballots why is it appropriate for members of congress to make it a matter of public knowledge the way they vote on laws and issues brought before congress?
Because you vote for them to represent you.
How did the FDR change the voting patterns of African American?
African Americans began voting for democrats because of FDR. (apex)
How did FDR change the voting patterns of African-Americans?
African Americans began voting for democrats because of FDR. (apex)
Who approves salary increases for the members of Congress?
The members of Congress determine their own salaries, typically voting for raises every couple of years.
What is a benefit of a members of congress voting as a politico?
The member considers all views before voting on the bill ~Novanet
How many congress members make up the law?
It is called a Quorum It isn't only not making laws, if the minimum number of members is not present, congress cannot even talk about passing a bill. (Most history books call this "doing business")
How many members does congress have in total?
100 senators 435 representatives 6 non-voting members
Why do members of congress make voting recods public knowledge?
so its fair
How many voting members are in the US Senate?
There are 535 members of the U.S. Congress. Congress is bicameral -- the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 voting members and the House of Representatives has 435 members.
Which group of congress gas more members the senate or house?
By far, the group in Congress that has more members is the U.S House of Representatives. The Senate only has 100 members. The House, however, has 435 voting members.
Do all US territories have states have voting members in congress?
I think this is actually 2 questions. Every one of the US states have voting members in Congress. Usually each state has 2 Senators and a number of Representatives (based on the population of the state.) However, US territories are not states and do not have voting members in either the Senate or House of Representatives.
Based on voter turnout statistics it is clear that many people?
find voting for president more important than voting for members of congress
How does legislators voting records influence the public opinion on the voting decsions of members of congress?
I would turn it around - how can we get congress to vote the way the people want? and how can i get records of which congressmen are voting the way opinion polls go, and which ones are defying us or voting just on party lines?
How is the amount of representatives in this house?
There are 435 voting members of the House (and 6 non-voting members. Each state gets at least one, and any additional members of based on the portion of the US population of that state- the more people, the more Congress members.
What is a drawback of a members of congress voting as a partisan?
The Member's vote may not represent all oof the people he or she serves. - nova net
