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What is the majority to pass an amendment?
2/3 vote for the house and the senate, and 3/4 of all the state's governments or conventions vote. An amendment is the hardest thing to pass in the U.S. government.
Did HR 4899 in regards to agent orange pass the House of Representatives?
Yes, passed the house, but with additional amendment, goes back to Senate.
Did the proviso pass?
It passed the House but failed to pass in the Senate.
What does the senate and the house do?
Write and pass laws.
How many votes you need to have in the house and senate to get the amendment passed?
Two-thirds ( 67 ) of the Senators must agree in order to pass a proposed amendment . (2/3 of House are also required and once an amendment is passed, 3/4 of the states must ratify it before it becomes law.)
What ratio of states does it take to pass an amendment?
It takes a three-fourths ratio from the states to pass an amendment. Before an amendment goes to the states, it has to pass both house of legislature.
What are the two step involved in the first method of amending the constitution?
The two steps are: 1. The house and senate pass the amendment with a 2/3 vote. 2. The amendment is then ratified by 3/4 of the states (currently would require 38).
Can the house ignore the senate and pass a bill to it own?
No. Both houses need to pass it.
Can the house ignore the senate and pass a bill on its own?
no, because the house has representatives based on population, and the senate has an equal number of representatives.
Can the house ignore the senate and pass the bill its own?
no, because the house has representatives based on population, and the senate has an equal number of representatives.
Why is it quicker to pass legislation in the Senate?
It actually takes longer to pass legislation in the Senate then in House. There are more members in the Senate which means more heated debates could stall legislation.
For a bill to become a law what does it have to pass?
It must pass with a vote of one more than 50% in the house and the senate and then it must be approved by the President. If the President vetoes it, it must pass through the house and senate with a 2/3 favorable vote
