Sentence examples for support a simple majority from inspiring English sources

Both parties will whip their parliamentary parties in both houses to support a simple majority referendum on the alternative vote, without prejudice to the positions parties will take during such a referendum".

Such appointments can now be made with the support of a simple majority.

He can only formally assume office if he wins the support of a simple majority of MEPs.

The 1989 Taif agreement that helped end the 15-year civil war here says that the president must appoint the prime minister with the support of a simple majority of Parliament.

And it's not even clear that an important piece of the ban, outlawing high-capacity ammunition magazines, will have enough support for a simple majority, let alone the 60 votes needed to get past a Republican filibuster.

Each resolution only requires the support of a simple majority of those who vote at the general meeting.

And although the latest payroll tax cutting measure was limited and died in the Senate yesterday, it was still supported by a simple majority, and there is growing support from leading economists like Nouriel Roubini and Nigel Gault for much more substantial payroll tax cuts to stimulate both hiring and spending.

Under Iraqi law, the prime minister and his government can be removed by a vote of no confidence that is supported by a simple majority in the 275-member Parliament.

If a proposed question was supported by a simple majority of those voting, the proposal would be considered passed and the result binding on the Croatian Parliament pursuant to §87, paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Croatian Constitution.

I want everything we do here to have legitimacy, to have a broader base of support, not just a simple majority.

Supporters say a simple majority will suffice.