61. But legislators approved a revised bill that would allow Parliament to lift prosecutorial immunity by a simple majority vote. 62. But there were signs Tuesday that some Republicans are at least leaning toward supporting Foster, possibly providing the two votes he would need for a simple majority. 63. But to move the peace effort forward, to finalize agreements with the Palestinians and the Syrians, he needs more than a simple majority. 64. By a simple majority vote, a trial can be suspended or ended at any time. 65. By allowing a simple House majority to impeach President Clinton, it let a president accused of serious crimes be held to account. 66. By contrast, a resolution would require only the vote of a simple majority of both houses of the Republican-controlled Legislature. 67. By petition of a simple majority of the membership, bills kept from the floor by the leadership can be freed for consideration. 68. Clinton is suggesting that a simple majority override would suit him. 69. Congress needs just simple majorities to overturn the line-item vetoes. 70. Conservatives have been pushing for the three-fifths supermajority, but Democrats and moderate Republicans favor a simple majority vote to increase taxes. |
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