Final passage of a bill requires a vote of
A)a simple majority in both houses.
B)a majority of the entire membership of the house and senate.
C)a two-thirds vote in both houses.
D)a two-thirds vote in the house where the bill originated,and a simple majority in the other house.

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A bill requires a simple majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to pass. This means more than half of the members present and voting in each chamber must vote in favor of the bill for it to be approved.

Final Passage of a Bill Requires a Vote of