Legislative Glossary

Term Definition Acronym
Term:
Quorum
Definition:
The Constitution requires a majority of the members elected to a house to be present before a session may convene or transact legislative business. The rules of each chamber impose the same requirement upon their committees.  A simple majority (half of the membership, plus one) constitutes a quorum.
Term:
Quorum Call
Definition:
A call made by the presiding officer to establish the presence of a majority for the lawful transacting of business.