What Proportion of Votes Cast in Each House of Congress

question 19

Multiple Choice

What proportion of votes cast in each house of Congress is necessary to send a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution to the states for possible ratification?

• A) simple majority
• B) three-fifths
• C) two-thirds
• D) three-quarters
• E) unanimous consent

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