Question

the chart shows the 112th u.s. congress (2011 - 2012). based on the information in the chart, if the independents in the senate chose to vote with the republicans in the senate, the republicans would be able to pursue their legislative agenda. lack sufficient votes to pass a law. be force to agree with a different agenda. acquire additional power to pass a law.

Explanation:

In the U.S. Senate, there are 100 members. For a majority (to pass a law), 51 votes are needed. If Independents (2) vote with Republicans (46) in the Senate, the total is \(46 + 2=48\) votes. Since \(48<51\), they lack sufficient votes to pass a law.

Answer:

lack sufficient votes to pass a law.