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Ah, what a delightful question! In Congress, it takes a simple majority vote for a bill to pass. This means that more than half of the members present and voting need to say "yes" for the bill to move forward. Just like painting a happy little tree, it's all about working together to create something wonderful.
What else can I help you with?
How many votes are needed to pass a bill the second time through the houses of Congress?
2/3 of the voters need to vote to pass it.
Can congress pass a law over the presidents veto?
Congress can pass a BILL over the President's veto making it a law.
Congress has the power to pass a bill over the presidential veto true of false?
Yes, if they have 2/3 votes.
What is the last bill passed by congress?
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.
How many votes to pass a spending bill in the senate?
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
How many representatives does it take for a bill to be passed?
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.
How many votes does Congress need to pass laws over the president's veto?
2/3
How many votes For a bill to pass?
3/4 votes from the state legislature, house of representatives and senate
How many votes does a bill need to pass a floor vote?
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.
How do congress end a filibuster?
Not having enough votes to pass it
How many votes were needed to pass the Barack Obama healthcare reform bill?
216
Under which of the following circumstances is congress most likely to pass a bill the president has threatned to veto?
Congressional leaders believe they have the votes necessary to override a veto
