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(3/5–60%), two-thirds (2/3–66.66...%), and three-quarters (3/4–75%). A two-thirds vote, when unqualified, means two-thirds or more of the votes cast. This...

which requires a two-thirds vote. A successful vote on the motion leads to the resignation of the entire Commission. In Germany, a vote of no confidence...

have no chance of being elected. It takes a two-thirds vote to close nominations, but only a majority vote to reopen them. The rules of a number of awards...

his powers and duties. Section 4's requirement of a two-thirds vote of the House and a two-thirds vote of the Senate is more strict than the Constitution's...

1912, Champ Clark received a majority of the votes, but did not subsequently go on to achieve a two-thirds vote and the nomination (Woodrow Wilson won the...

does not become law, unless both houses of Congress vote to override the veto by a two-thirds vote. Take no action on the legislation within the above...

half. A common use of a supermajority is a "two-thirds vote", which is sometimes referred to as a "two-thirds majority". In parliamentary systems, an "overall...

the Congress from becoming law. Congress can override the veto by a two-thirds vote of both chambers. All state and territorial governors have a similar...

may approve "articles of impeachment" by a simple majority vote; however, a two-thirds vote is required for conviction in the Senate. A convicted official...

The two-round system (TRS or 2RS) is a voting method used to elect a single winner. In the United States, it is often called a jungle or nonpartisan primary...

scheduled item of business, unless the assembly decides otherwise by a two-thirds vote. The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure does not have this motion...

States Constitution gives the Senate the power to expel any member by a two-thirds vote. This is distinct from the power over impeachment trials and convictions...

representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of...

Two methods exist to remove a governor. The governor can be impeached for "misconduct in office" by the State Assembly and removed by a two-thirds vote...

the motion to "vote immediately", or the motion to "close debate and vote immediately". Regardless of the terminology, a two-thirds vote is required to...

vote is also often the normal method of voting on motions requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption. It can also be used as the first method of voting...

however, also provides a method to remove that disqualification: a two-thirds vote of both chambers of Congress. Originally, senators were selected by...

ratification. Amendments may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate; or by a convention...

called either by a two-thirds vote by both houses of Congress or by a national convention as a result of resolutions adopted by two-thirds (presently at least...

amend something already adopted requires a two-thirds vote, a majority vote with previous notice, or a vote of a majority of the entire membership, any...