Question

With the new change, the majority of Florida House members approve the bill. The Florida Senate passed a similar bill, but it was different. The Conference Committee, made up of representatives and senators, meets to rewrite a bill that satisfies both the House and Senate. The compromise bill goes to each chamber for a new vote. The Florida Senate has 40 members and the Florida House has 120 members. How many members in each chamber must vote in support of the bill to pass it?

Two-thirds, so at least 27 senators and 80 representatives

A majority, so at least 21 senators and 61 representatives

Answer 1

Simple majority

Step-by-step explanation:

The senate requires a majority vote most of the time in order to pass a law. but it requires a two-thirds vote for in the event of urgency measures and appropriation bills.