Majority Rule
Majority rule is a decision-making principle under which an option supported by more than half of the relevant votes prevails. The required threshold and the meaning of “majority” depend on the body’s rules and the type of decision.
Majority rule is a decision-making principle under which an option supported by more than half of the relevant votes prevails. The required threshold and the meaning of “majority” depend on the body’s rules and the type of decision.
Example: Many ordinary House questions are decided by a majority of members voting, assuming a quorum and subject to applicable rules.
Common misconception: A simple majority is sufficient for every government decision. The Constitution and legislative rules require higher thresholds for some actions, and election rules may require a runoff when no candidate receives a majority.
Sources: https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained; https://www.senate.gov/legislative/common/briefing/Rules_Procedures.htm