Passing a bill in the House of Representatives requires a simple majority. To get through the Senate, there must be a two-thirds majority.
as many out of.
E.g out of 100
2/3 vote in the house and the senate
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2/3 of the voters need to vote to pass it.
Congress can pass a BILL over the President's veto making it a law.
Yes, if they have 2/3 votes.
Congress doesn't pass laws. They pass Bills which do not become law until they are signed by the President OR congress votes to over-ride a Presidential veto.
Actually, there are a limited amount of people in the Senate. Anyway, the bill is passed when there are more votes to pass the bill EX: 60 wants bill, 25 doesn't
It takes 218 votes to pass a bill if everyone votes. There are 435 representatives and a majority ( one more than half) of those voting is required to pass a bill.
2/3
3/4 votes from the state legislature, house of representatives and senate
In the U.S. Senate, 51 votes are needed to pass a bill on the floor. A bill can also pass on a tie vote (50 - 50 or otherwise), as the Vice President will then cast a vote to break the tie. A bill cannot even reach the floor for a vote, however, if it is the subject of a filibuster unless there are 60 votes for cloture (which will allow a floor vote on the bill). In the U.S. House, 218 votes are needed to pass a bill on the floor.
A majority ( more that half ) of the Senators voting must vote in favor of it to pass a bill. The actual number depends on the number voting. It is rare for all the senators to be present and vote. If the vote is tied, the vice-president of the US can vote to break the tie.
Congressional leaders believe they have the votes necessary to override a veto
Not having enough votes to pass it