How many is a quorum in the US HOuse of Representatives?

Answer 1

The quorum is 218. This is the minimum amount of people needed to conduct business.

This makes sense because there are 435 total members in the House of Representatives and 217.5 is exactly half.

Answer 2

The Constitution mandates that a majority must be present in the House to constitute a quorum for voting. Congressmen can request a quorum call to count if there are enough people there.

Answer 3

Example, for the Senate to have a quorum, there must be 51 senators present ( one over half: 51/100 ). the same is true for the House of Representatives.

Answer 4

there has to be at least 218 Representatives.

Answer 5

I was told it's 218?

Answer 6

1/4 members in quoram

Answer 7

218