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With all 435 seats filled and every member voting, how many votes make a majority?

With all 435 seats filled and every member voting, 218 votes make a majority in the House.

Short Answer218
Explanation

A simple majority of 435 is 218. With vacancies or absences the number needed drops, because a majority is counted among those voting.

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