To pass a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, a simple majority of those voting is required. With 435 voting members, that means at least 218 votes in favor for a bill to pass the House, assuming a quorum is present and all members vote or the voting rules used allow a simple majority of those present. After the House passes the bill, it moves to the Senate, where a simple majority (51 votes, or 50 with the Vice President breaking a tie in certain cases) is typically required to pass, with further steps if there are differences between the House and Senate versions. Key points:

• House passage: 218 votes needed for a simple majority of 435 members (assuming all present and voting).

• Senate passage: 51 votes in a 100-member chamber for a simple majority (or 50 if there’s a tie-break).

• Some procedural rules or unique circumstances can affect timing or voting, but the standard requirement is majority support within each chamber before sending the bill to the President for signature or veto.