Majorities and Supermajorities

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override a presidential veto

2/3 majority in the HoR and 2/3 in the Senate

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ratify a treaty

2/3 majority in the Senate

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impeach a president

simple majority in HoR

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simple majority

Half plus 1

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Convict impeached president

2/3 majority in the Senate

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elevate a president‘s nominee to a seat on the federal court, including the Supreme Court

simple majority in the Senate

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Elect the president

simple majority (270 electoral vote)

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pass a law

simple majority in both houses of Congress

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propose an amendment

2/3 majority in both houses of Congress or 2/3 of state legislatures request a convention

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ratify an amendment

¾ of states