Definition of «supermajority»

"Supermajority" refers to a rule or requirement that calls for more than a simple majority, usually two-thirds or three-fourths of the votes or support. It means that a larger percentage of people need to agree or support something for it to be approved or passed.

Sentences with «supermajority»

  • A majority of voters said «yes» to the spending plan, but it failed to pass because it didn't reach the required supermajority of support to go over or below the property tax cap. (nystateofpolitics.com)
  • Obama and his party took advantage of Democratic supermajorities in both houses of Congress to just barely pass his unpopular health care plan. (firstthings.com)
  • Iowa: Bill to require supermajority of state Supreme Court (5/7) to declare laws unconstitutional advances (gaveltogavel.us)
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