supermajority

[soo-per-muh-jawr-i-tee, -jor-]

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noun

plural

supermajorities

a majority that must represent some percentage more than a simple majority.
a majority greater than a specified number, as 60%, of the total: required to pass certain types of legislation, override vetos, etc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of supermajority¹

super- + majority

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SCOTUS’ conservative supermajority appears poised to declare that the Constitution prohibits these states from safeguarding their own residents’ ability to safely terminate a pregnancy.

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Democratic strategist Caitlin Legacki pushed back against KJP while speaking to the outlet, saying that Biden and Harris did "hero's work" in preventing a Republican supermajority in Congress.

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Over and over again, the conservative supermajority has blessed Trump’s violations of the law, allowing him to consolidate an unprecedented amount of power at the expense of the other branches.

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They also voted to put a 2026 measure before voters that would require a 60% supermajority for any tax-related initiatives.

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Smith said the disconnect is reinforced by gerrymandered legislative and congressional districts, which are drawn to favor Republican candidates and help maintain their supermajority control.

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