The established "majority" based on municipal, state/provincial or federal law. This will vary by region. For example: a proposal on same sex marriage in one state may require 60% majority to pass, whereas in other states, proposals of this type will require 65% or higher.
You vote so that you can have your say in an election or proposal
2/3 vote
2/3 vote in both houses
In order for a measure to pass in the United States Senate or Congress - it only takes a majority of votes or 1 vote more than half the number of those voting.
Typically, a majority vote is needed to pass laws in most legislative bodies. This means that more than half of the members or representatives must vote in favor for a law to pass. In some cases, a specific percentage may be required by the rules or constitution of the governing body.
51 perce t
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.
Each state is different so there is no general answer.
some require 51% others 75%
No, a vote by acclamation does not require a motion to be seconded. In a vote by acclamation, the chairperson simply asks if anyone objects to a particular candidate or proposal, and if no objections are raised, the vote is considered unanimous and no formal motion or second is needed.
2/3 of the voters need to vote to pass it.
3/2