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If a president vetoes a piece of legislation, Congress may override it with a vote of this size in both houses |
two-thirds
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$200 |
J |
CONGRESS |
2020-03-05 |
#8174 |
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Until 1936 Democratic nominees had to have this majority that Congress also needs to override a veto |
two-thirds
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$800 |
J |
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS |
2017-06-30 |
#7565 |
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To override a presidential veto, the House & Senate each need at least this fraction of votes |
two-thirds
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$400 |
J |
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS |
2016-01-12 |
#7212 |
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The preamble to the Bill of Rights states that it was passed by this fraction of the House & Senate |
two-thirds
|
$400 |
J |
THE BILL OF RIGHTS |
2011-05-03 |
#6142 |
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To pass a bill over a presidential veto, Congress must approve it by this fraction of those members present |
two-thirds
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$200 |
J |
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS |
2005-05-12 |
#4774 |
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While a simple majority can censure a member, it takes this fraction of those voting to expel one |
two-thirds
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$800 |
DJ |
CONGRESS |
1996-05-16 |
#2709 |
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To expel a member, Article 1, Section 5.2 says that this fraction of the House must vote yes |
two-thirds
|
$200 |
J |
THE CONSTITUTION |
1994-09-13 |
#2302 |
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It's the fraction of votes needed in the House & Senate to override a president's veto |
two-thirds
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$800 |
DJ |
POLITICS |
1991-12-05 |
#1674 |
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Action to expel a member of either house of Congress must carry by this fraction |
two-thirds
DD
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$600 |
DJ |
CONGRESS |
1987-05-27 |
#643 |