On the recordJune 15, 2021
53% is the absolute majority of the electorate; that with lesser margins laws are passed.
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congress.gov53% is the absolute majority of the electorate; that with lesser margins laws are passed.
Gutierrez emphasizes that a 53% majority should be sufficient for legislative action.
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