Which describes a two-thirds vote?

• A. More than half of legal votes cast.
• B. The largest number of votes cast.
• C. A vote requiring the entire membership to approve.
• D. At least two-thirds of legal votes cast.

Answer: (D)

A two-thirds vote is a supermajority, meaning you must have a threshold of at least two-thirds of the votes that are actually cast. The key is the denominator: it’s the votes cast, not the total membership or the number present. That’s why the precise description is “at least two-thirds of legal votes cast.” For example, if 30 votes are cast, you’d need 20 in favor (since 20 is two-thirds of 30). If some members abstain or ballots are invalid, those don’t count toward the denominator, so the number required adjusts accordingly. This differs from a simple majority (more than half), a plurality (the largest number of votes, not necessarily a majority), or unanimity (everyone must agree).