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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>
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.
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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