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=== Examples of Congressional Votes that Require a Supermajority ===

=== Examples of Congressional Votes that Require a Supermajority ===

Unlike a regular bill, more important votes in Congress require a supermajority. These include:<br />

Unlike a regular bill, more important votes in Congress require a supermajority. These include:

*Bring a vote of [[cloture]] to end a [[filibuster]] ([[Senate]] only)<br />

*Bring a vote of [[cloture]] to end a [[filibuster]] ([[Senate]] only)

*Proposed amendments to the [[Constitution]]<br />

*Proposed amendments to the [[Constitution]]

*Override a presidential [[veto]]<br />

*Override a presidential [[veto]]

*[[Treaty]] ratification (Senate only)<br />

*[[Treaty]] ratification (Senate only)

*Removal of public official from office after [[impeachment]] (Senate only)

*Removal of public official from office after [[impeachment]] (Senate only)