2007-09-17 14:12:36 · 3 answers · asked by peacee 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
It's the minimum number of members that must be present for a valid vote.
Oh, you want the number.
Article I, Section 5.
"Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business...."
2007-09-17 14:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Article I, section 5 of the Constitution requires that a quorum (51 Senators) be present for the Senate to conduct business. Often, fewer than 51 Senators are present on the floor, but the Senate presumes a quorum unless a roll call vote or quorum call suggests otherwise.
2007-09-17 21:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by kymeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A quorum is the minimum number of members who have to be present to conduct official business. Constitutionally, it's a majority of the total membership for each body.
2007-09-17 21:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mister J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋