A number greater than a simple majority (51%) but less than a total majority (100%). The actual required number can vary according to the wording of statute or company bylaws, but is generally considerd to be at least two/thirds (66 2/3%) of the vote.
A majority typically refers to more than 50% of the total votes or participants, while a supermajority requires a higher threshold, often set at two-thirds or three-fourths of the votes or participants. Supermajority requirements are usually used for important decisions that require broader consensus among members or stakeholders.
A supermajority (2/3) in both houses of Congress.
In the United States, a constitutional amendment must receive two-thirds of the votes in Congress.
Currently, the Islamist Freedom and Justice Party (AKP) has a supermajority of seats in the Turkish Parliament.
Lyndon Johnson 1965 Nope, It was Jimmy Carter 1977
Because to "impeach" the President, not only can a select few vote to get rid of him, for the sake of the citizens of the United States.
Supermajority votes in the House and Senate are required, as well as ratification by 3/4 of the states. This is how legislation of an amendment occurs.
Congress can override the Presidents veto by a Supermajority Vote (2/3 of members)
yes unless overturn by the relevant congress or legislature, certain legislatures allow for a simple majority, some a supermajority, some require a joint session to pass a majority.
Yes, a grand jury typically needs a majority vote or a supermajority vote to indict a suspect, but the exact requirement can vary by jurisdiction.
Convicting an official during impeachment requires a supermajority, typically two-thirds of the voting body, to ensure a strong consensus for such a serious action. However, if there were a hypothetical situation where a sub-majority is considered, it could reflect a political compromise aiming to hold officials accountable while acknowledging the challenges of achieving a supermajority in a deeply divided legislature. Such a change might also aim to prevent abuses of power by making it easier to remove officials who have engaged in misconduct. However, this is not standard practice and would require significant changes to current impeachment processes.
Because the board's Rules of Procedure require a supermajority of five votes to approve the issuance of any new standard, no more than four board members can meet privately to discuss technical issues