This episode examines supermajority voting requirements in the U.S. House of Representatives. We details both constitutional mandates and House rules that necessitate supermajorities for specific actions, such as overriding presidential vetoes or raising income taxes. We highlights the historical context and rationale behind these requirements, citing Founding Fathers' writings on the subject. We also clarifies that while House rules requiring supermajorities can be amended or waived, constitutional supermajority requirements are unalterable.