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How many members of Congress must be present to conduct business?
The Constitution of the United States says that 2/3 of the Congressmen need to be present to do business. That means that 67 Senators and 291 House of Representatives need to be present during sessions.
What proportion for both houses of congress must vote in favor of a bill in order to override a president's veto?
2/3rds of congress must vote to override
What was one of the firsts orders of business for the original congress in 1789?
The first order of business for the 1789 Congress was to elect the first Speaker of the House. Frederick Muhlenberg, a Lutheran pastor from Pennsylvania, was chosen.
Who must approve all judges cabinet members and ambassadors that the president appoints to government positions?
The Congress.
How many members must be present for congress to get work done?
Congress must have a 'quorum'. That means that at least half of the members must be present. That would be 50 in the Senate and 219 in the House.
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