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Congress may revoke a proclamation of martial law by what vote?
- Two-thirds of all its Members, voting separately
- A majority of each House, voting separately
- Three-fourths of all its Members
- A majority of all its Members, voting jointly
Answer
D. A majority of all its Members, voting jointly
Solution
Art. VII, Sec. 18: Congress, voting jointly, by a vote of at least a majority of all its Members in regular or special session, may revoke the proclamation.
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