| − | A '''quorum''' is the number of [[Senator]]s that must be present for the [[United States Senate|Senate]] to conduct business. The [[United States Constitution|Constitution]] requires a majority of Senators (51) for a quorum. Often, fewer Senators are actually present on the [[floor]], but the Senate presumes that a Quorum is present unless the contrary is shown by a roll call vote or [[quorum call]].<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/quorum.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> | + | A '''quorum''' is the number of [[Senator]]s that must be present for the [[United States Senate|Senate]] to conduct business. The [[United States Constitution|Constitution]] requires a majority of Senators (51) for a quorum. Often, fewer Senators are actually present on the [[floor]], but the Senate presumes that a Quorum is present unless the contrary is shown by a roll call vote or [[quorum call]].<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/quorum.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |