Dictionary

simple majority

a vote of more than 50% of those voting Resolutions regarding salary increases for executives require only a simple majority to pass.

Phrase Bank

  • The measure was approved by a simple majority of those voting.
  • The rules require a simple majority to pass the resolution.
  • A simple majority vote could overturn the decision.

Additional Notes

  • absolute majority a majority of more than half of the votes of all people entitled to vote (ie not just those people present).
  • supermajority; qualified majority a number of votes that exceeds a simple majority eg a two-thirds majority