No...this is too small of a majority to pass according to the constitution
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.
Two thirds of the House and two thirds of the Senate. :) Two thirds of the House and two thirds of the Senate. :)
(1) Senators vote to pass the bill (2) the bill is sent to the president to sign -
Well, honey, in the U.S. Senate, you typically need a simple majority to pass a bill, which means at least 51 out of the 100 senators need to be on board. But don't get too comfortable, 'cause the rules can change depending on the situation. So, buckle up and keep an eye on those numbers!
No. The impeachment vote is not a bill.
No...this is too small of a majority to pass according to the constitution
No...this is too small of a majority to pass according to the constitution
No, zero Republicans voted for this bill in the Senate.
when the president vetoes a bill, a 2/3 vote is required where 2/3 or higher senators vote for the bill to become a law.
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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
Both the House and Senate vote on a bill, but then, the president has the right to either sign the law or veto it.
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.
Yes, a simple majority is enough to pass an ordinary bill. However, especially in the Senate, the minority can filibuster against a bill. meaning they engage in an endless debate, thereby preventing the bill from coming up to a vote. In order to cut off debate and force a vote, a 3/5 vote is required by Senate rules.
Yes, a simple majority is enough to pass an ordinary bill. However, especially in the Senate, the minority can filibuster against a bill. meaning they engage in an endless debate, thereby preventing the bill from coming up to a vote. In order to cut off debate and force a vote, a 3/5 vote is required by Senate rules.
The senate needs a tiebreaker because if they don't get an extra vote, the bill or legislation won't pass... that's pretty much it in a nutshell.
Fifty one in the Senate and 218 in the House.