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| − | A '''quorum''' is the number of [[ | + | A '''quorum''' is the number of members of a deliberative body, such as the [[House of Representatives]] or the [[United States Senate|Senate]], to conduct business. |
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| + | 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> | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:05, January 8, 2021
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A quorum is the number of members of a deliberative body, such as the House of Representatives or the Senate, to conduct business.
The 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.[1]