Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: simple majority

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Along with changing the threshold for approval from a simple majority to a three-fifths majority, the new resolution would also change the requirements for signature gathering to even put a constitutional amendment issue on the ballot.

Source: https://woub.org/2023/01/12/voting-rights-groups-oppose-reintroduced-resolution-to-make-it-harder-to-change-the-constitution/

A third piece of legislation that was approved would let parliament pass laws impervious to judicial review, with a simple majority of 61 members in Israel's 120-seat parliament, the Knesset.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/benjamin-netanyahu-ap-supreme-court-israelis-knesset-b2300287.html

Currently, a simple majority vote from both the House and Senate is needed for legislators to put constitutional amendments before voters.

Source: https://newstalkkzrg.com/2023/05/12/deadline-nears-for-missouri-lawmakers-to-raise-bar-to-change-constitution/

If procedural motions do not slow or stop the process, it would take a simple majority of the House to remove Mr McCarthy from his post.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23829261.republican-matt-gaetz-files-resolution-remove-kevin-mccarthy-house-speaker/?ref=rss

In the end, both sides caved a little, joining forces to and then to create a one-time filibuster loophole that allowed Senate Democrats to with a simple majority vote.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/06/debt-limit-flashbacks-00085493

Out of the 100 senatorial seats declared so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC), has simple majority seats of 57 while other political parties trail behind.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/10th-senate-how-the-new-old-were-returned/

Republicans in the Ohio House and Senate are considering bills that would require a 60% supermajority at the ballot box, up from the current 50% plus one vote simple majority, to pass a state constitutional amendment.

Source: https://www.limaohio.com/news/2023/04/01/gun-rights-advocates-emerge-in-favor-of-making-it-harder-to-amend-ohio-constitution/

The constitution requires a two-thirds majority (401 votes) in the first two rounds of the speaker’s election, while a simple majority (301 votes) is sufficient in the third round.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/parliamentary-swearing-in-ceremony-expected-on-june-1-183507

The House voted 216-210 to remove McCarthy, with the motion requiring a simple majority to win approval.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/10/03/politics/jared-golden-kevin-mccarthy-leadership-fight/

The initial vote needs the support of a simple majority of councillors to pass: together, opposition groups have 37, while the Conservatives have 23.

Source: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/council/peterborough-council-leader-says-he-doesnt-accept-fault-as-opposition-parties-bid-to-remove-him-with-vote-of-no-confidence-4388870

The mayor’s role as chair of council meetings would be handed over to a “council president,” who would be elected by a simple majority of council members to lead their meetings.

Source: https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/aurorans-could-vote-this-fall-on-empowering-citys-mayor-restructuring-city-government/

The threshold for a constitutional amendment on the ballot is currently a simple majority.

Source: https://woub.org/2023/01/12/house-republicans-rally-around-merrin-reintroduce-constitutional-amendment-resolution/