quorum

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Abbott later changed tact, removing references to the DOJ letter when he called lawmakers back for a second special session, after Democrats returned from their quorum break.

From Salon

Parliament did not have a quorum when it began its session to vote on Zandanshatar's removal, the president's office said.

From Barron's

An August referendum on restarting the reactor, held just three months after it closed, failed to attract a quorum, though the yes votes outweighed the noes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frey, he said, had asked his delegates to leave in order to deny quorum.

From Salon

A lack of quorum has led to the cancellation of roughly a third of its meetings this year.

From Los Angeles Times