71.   CTA leaders argue that the two-thirds percentage is unfair and that California is one of the few states requiring more than a simple majority.

72.   Currently, only a simple majority is needed.

73.   Current law requires only a simple majority of voting lawmakers to increase taxes.

74.   Even if he did, however, the impeachment process allows a simple majority of senators to overrule the bench on any matter.

75.   Even more appealing, the statute method would require only a simple majority and Republicans, less dependent on Democrats for support, could probably pass it quickly.

76.   Encouraged by the strong House support, advocates of the ban vowed to press on and seek another vote when only a simple majority would be required.

77.   Expanding NATO requires the approval of two-thirds of the Senate, but amending the resolution needs only a simple majority.

78.   For instance, one proposed amendment would require a presidential candidate to get a simple majority, or face a run-off election.

79.   Getting a simple majority vote for an increase in the ceiling has often proved difficult, putting the government at risk of being unable to pay its bills.

80.   He added that many Republican colleagues were similarly inclined, and that Clinton might win acquittal on perjury by a simple majority.