This vote was, however, 600 short of the total majority required.

Today's vote, which was a first reading, required only a simple majority.

That bill would require only a simple majority to pass.

Vermont law at the time required a majority to win an office.

A second referendum in 2004 was passed by the majority required.

The resolutions required a simple majority to be passed through.

Massachusetts law at the time required a majority for election.

His plan would require only a simple majority, or 26 votes, in the Council.

Today's vote, by contrast, required a simple majority to pass.

The proposition required a simple majority in order to pass, and would have taken effect the day after the election.