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A '''supermajority''' is a [[majority]] in a body of voters that exceeds one more than fifty percent ([[simple majority]]). It is often a term associated with [[Congress]] and is usually 3/5 or 2/3.
=== Examples of Congressional Votes that Require a Supermajority ===
Unlike a regular bill, more important votes in Congress require a supermajority. These include:<br />
*Bring a vote of [[cloture]] to end a [[filibuster]] ([[Senate]] only)<br />
*Proposed amendments to the [[Constitution]]<br />
*Override a presidential [[veto]]<br />
*[[Treaty]] ratification (Senate only)<br />
*Removal of public official from office after [[impeachment]] (Senate only)
== Sources ==
[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepoliticalsystem/a/Supermajority-Vote.htm US Government Info: The Supermajority Vote]
=== Examples of Congressional Votes that Require a Supermajority ===
Unlike a regular bill, more important votes in Congress require a supermajority. These include:<br />
*Bring a vote of [[cloture]] to end a [[filibuster]] ([[Senate]] only)<br />
*Proposed amendments to the [[Constitution]]<br />
*Override a presidential [[veto]]<br />
*[[Treaty]] ratification (Senate only)<br />
*Removal of public official from office after [[impeachment]] (Senate only)
== Sources ==
[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepoliticalsystem/a/Supermajority-Vote.htm US Government Info: The Supermajority Vote]