Can't find this info elsewhere. Hope someone here can help

[wombat]

To eliminate or create a department how many votes are needed? I know departments are created or eliminated by congress, but does it require 2/3 of each congressional house, or does it need just a simple majority, like 218 reps and 51 Senators? This is the main thing I want to know. I've been searching online and can't find any info on this.

Also, is the process for creating or eliminating a department the same process as how bills become laws, or is it different? I assume it's the same, but I'm not sure.

Thank you in advance to anyone who answers this.

[Person Man]

Departments can be created and liquidated by statute. So can Federal Courts besides the Supreme Court.

[emailking]

Simple majority in both houses is needed for creation or elimination. And as far as the legislative process goes, there is nothing special about eliminating a department. Though as a practical matter it requires reorganization of other departments.