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    9 hours ago

    What is supermajority in context of US politics? Simple majority in both houses of parliament?

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        6 hours ago

        No, 60% is the filibuster threshold in the Senate.

        A “veto proof majority” requires two thirds of the members of House and Senate

        A bill or joint resolution that has been vetoed by the President can become law if two-thirds of the Members voting in the House and the Senate each agree to pass it over the President’s objection.

        https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/RS22654