In reality, how many votes does it take in the Senate to pass ...

[dmcintosh]

In reality, how many votes does it take in the Senate to pass important legislation?
 
  a. 51.
  b. A majority of those present and voting.
  c. 60, for cloture to end a filibuster to be able to vote on the issue.
  d. A constitutional plurality of the Senate.
  e. the unanimous vote of members of one party.

Question 2

A member's rank in both the House and the Senate depends on
 
  a. how he or she has voted on crucial legislation.
  b. the size of the state he or she represents.
  c. his or her margin of victory in the election.
  d. how long he or she has served in that chamber.
  e. the recommendation of the President.

[zogaridan]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d

[dmcintosh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ktidd]

Gracias!