Definitions for simple majority
sim·ple ma·jor·i·ty

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1. simple majoritynoun

   A plurality; the most of any alternative.

2. simple majoritynoun

   A majority; more than half.

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1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of simple majority in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of simple majority in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of simple majority in a Sentence

1. Chuck Schumer:

   How can we in good conscience allow for a situation in which the Republican Party can debate and pass voter suppression laws at the state level with only a simple majority vote, but not allow the United States Senate to do the same? we will confront this sobering question and every member will go on record.

2. Justin Sandefur:

   They have a choice. It's a simple majority vote, the U.S. has no veto in this election and there are many better candidates.

3. Ian Dunt:

   The advantage there is that you would only need a simple majority... the disadvantage is that he doesn't have a majority anymore, so it's unlikely that that would pass either.

4. Mitch McConnell:

   There’s so much emphasis on the most extreme bills that either party might pass with a simple majority. People forget that the Senate’s 60-vote threshold is the only reason that any routine, must-pass legislation is bipartisan except during divided government, big funding deals. Appropriations bills. Farm bills. Highway bills. The NDAA. The Senate’s 60-vote threshold backstops all of it. It’s not just about controversial items; it’s about everything we do.

5. Kevin Yoder:

   While I’m disappointed in tonight’s outcome, I look forward to the bill being brought back to the House floor when a simple majority vote can get it passed.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Simple_Majority