2 what happens if a bill receives 210 \yea\ votes in the house of representatives? a the bill is sent to the…
2 what happens if a bill receives 210 \yea\ votes in the house of representatives? a the bill is sent to the president for his signature b the bill is defeated in the house c the bill is sent to a special senate committee d the supreme court must decide whether the bill is constitutional or not
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Brief Explanations:
The House of Representatives has 435 members. A majority (more than half) is needed to pass a bill. Half of 435 is 217.5, so a majority is 218 or more. 210 "yea" votes is less than 218, so the bill does not get a majority and is defeated in the House. Option A is incorrect because a majority is needed to send it to the President. Option C is incorrect as a defeated bill isn't sent to a Senate committee. Option D is incorrect because the Supreme Court reviews constitutionality after a law is enacted, not at this stage of a bill's House vote.