simple majority

American  

noun

1. less than half of the total votes cast but more than the minimum required to win, as when there are more than two candidates or choices.

2. less than half the number of voters registered.

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Example Sentences

After which, he must pass a confirmation vote in the Senate with a simple majority.

From Barron's

Warsh needs to secure simple majority votes from the committee and the whole Senate.

From MarketWatch

Leaders of the group said it would reduce the budget deficit by $1 trillion and could pass with a simple majority.

From Los Angeles Times

The proposal needs about 875,000 signatures to get on the November ballot, where it would need a simple majority to pass.

From The Wall Street Journal

Until now, a guilty verdict could be returned through a simple majority - eight votes out of 15.

From BBC