simple-majority

Its not unusual for people frustrated with the modern “formal” filibuster to argue that the Democrats should force the GOP to actually filibuster (talk and talk and talk) until they all run out of steam (and each use up their allotted floor opportunities on a particular debate), since then you could move to a simple-majority vote to pass a bill without needing cloture.

Matthew Yglesias » Scott Brown, Health Reform Lover 2010

State governments are generally less able to care for the needs of its citizens and are more prone to simple-majority democracy.

Think Progress » Walk Back Watch: GOP Lawmaker Assures Constituents There Are No Death Panels, Highlights Benefits Of Law 2010

He declined to comment when asked whether he would try to place the measure on the ballot with a simple-majority vote.

California Governor Unveils Tight Spending Plan Stu Woo 2011

Or why the current ruling party has a sudden disinclination to encourage simple-majority legislating in the Senate.

Mark Pryor tosses more dirt on health care rationing’s grave. | RedState 2010

In the past six years, junior senators in both parties have pushed for changing the rules to a simple-majority vote.

Senate leaders agree on filibuster changes Paul Kane 2011

Magazine incorrectly said that the group advocated for the simple-majority initiative's passage, that the Rainy Day Fund and simple-majority initiatives were passed into law by the assembly and that tax increases, passed by a simple-majority vote, contributed to closing the state's budget gap.

Corrections & Amplifications 2011

Boehner said the Patriot Act provisions will be extended under a simple-majority vote soon.

House GOP Leaders Caught Off Guard As Tea Party Flexes Muscle AP 2011

Boehner said the Patriot Act provisions will be extended under a simple-majority vote soon.

House GOP Leaders Caught Off Guard As Tea Party Flexes Muscle AP 2011

In the past six years, junior senators in both parties have pushed for changing the rules to a simple-majority vote.

Senate leaders agree on filibuster changes Paul Kane 2011

In the past six years, junior senators in both parties have pushed for changing the rules to a simple-majority vote.

Senate leaders agree on filibuster changes Paul Kane 2011