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How many seats in our current house in congress, are needed to reclaim a majority rule?
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In order to reclaim a majority rule in the US House of Representatives, the majority party must gain 218 seats. The US House of Representatives currently has 435 seats, so 218 of these seats must be held by the majority party in order to gain a majority.
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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.
Was a unamous vote needed to ratify the constitution?
Yes 2/3 majority vote in Congress.
What is the vote needed to impeach a president?
A simple majority which would mean 216 of the 435 votes in Congress is needed to pass a bill of impeachment and force the Senate to hold a trial. (In order to convict, two-thirds of the Senators voting must vote to convict.)
How many votes needed to pass a joint resolution of Congress?
This would take a simple majority in both Houses of Congress. 218 votes in the House and 51 votes in the Senate if all seats are filled and everybody votes. The VP could break a tie-vote in the Senate.
Who establishes lower courts as they are needed?
Congress is responsible for establishing lower courts as they are needed. This is a power designed to this the legislative branch of government in the U.S. Constitution.
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.
Was a unamous vote needed to ratify the constitution?
Yes 2/3 majority vote in Congress.
What was needed to carry out the acts of Congress?
To carry out the acts of Congress there must first be a vote of majority in Congress. Then, the President of the United States must sign the bill into a law.
When the bill is rejected by the president where does it go?
It goes back to the congress where a 2/3 majority is needed for a over ride of the veto.
Is a warrant or court needed to repossess a vehicle in the state of Tennessee?
No. The lienholder is the rightful owner of the vehicle, and can reclaim their property as needed.
What is the vote needed to impeach a president?
A simple majority which would mean 216 of the 435 votes in Congress is needed to pass a bill of impeachment and force the Senate to hold a trial. (In order to convict, two-thirds of the Senators voting must vote to convict.)
Which way can a bill become a law without the president's signature?
The votes needed for a bill to become a law without the Presidents signature is about two- thirds (2/3) majority vote of Congress is needed to approve a vetoed bill.
What fraction of Congress is needed to vote in favor of writing a presidential veto?
The term is not writing, but overriding. Both the House and Senate must approve a vetoed bill by a 2/3rds majority.
How many votes are needed for a majority winner if there are thirty voters?
Fifteen votes are needed for a majority win if there are thirty voters.
What is extraordinary majority?
A simple majority is any number over 50%. An extraordinary majority is a higher majority used in special cases, such as the 67% needed to override a U.S. presidential veto or the 75% majority of states that were needed to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
How many votes needed to pass a joint resolution of Congress?
This would take a simple majority in both Houses of Congress. 218 votes in the House and 51 votes in the Senate if all seats are filled and everybody votes. The VP could break a tie-vote in the Senate.
What does a president recommend in a state of the union address?
In Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution it states the presidents must from time to time address Congress and the nation about current conditions. He must also make suggestions to Congress, then judge the plans when needed.
