2/3rds of members present and voting must vote yes, and the
number of positive votes must exceed 50% of the total strength of the house
Let’s say total membership of the house is 250
Scenario 1. Suppose all the members are present and voting
(I know it's hard to imagine, but let's try).
Special majority would require 2/3rds of 250 = 167 votes.
This number is obviously greater than 1/2 of 250 (=125), so we're good.
Scenario 2: Suppose 150 members are voting and the rest are either absent or abstaining. This is a more realistic case.
Special majority requires at least 2/3rds of 150 = 101 votes
BUT special majority also needs the approval of over 1/2 the total strength of the house (which is 125).
So for a bill to pass by special majority here, it needs at least 126 votes, not just 101.
Scenario 3: Suppose the number of members present and voting is less than 125. Then even if all of them vote yes, it won't suffice for special majority.
Special majority would require 2/3rds of 250 = 167 votes.
This number is obviously greater than 1/2 of 250 (=125), so we're good.
Scenario 2: Suppose 150 members are voting and the rest are either absent or abstaining. This is a more realistic case.
Special majority requires at least 2/3rds of 150 = 101 votes
BUT special majority also needs the approval of over 1/2 the total strength of the house (which is 125).
So for a bill to pass by special majority here, it needs at least 126 votes, not just 101.
Scenario 3: Suppose the number of members present and voting is less than 125. Then even if all of them vote yes, it won't suffice for special majority.
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