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

While a decision requires only a simple majority of 7-5, there hasn’t been a decision with more than three dissenting votes since 1992.

From The Wall Street Journal

Had they just needed a simple majority to pass a bond, she said, "we'd already be building."

From Salon

Although bills can advance with a simple majority, it takes a supermajority - 33 votes - to end debate to overcome a filibuster.

From Washington Times

And the case could turn on a simple majority of jurors.

From Seattle Times

The Wisconsin Constitution outlines that the state Assembly can impeach with a simple majority "all civil officers of this state for corrupt conduct in office, or for crimes and misdemeanors," and the Wisconsin Supreme Court has previously ruled that those officers include the governor, lieutenant governor and judges.

From Salon