diff --git a/synced-pool.go b/synced-pool.go
index 2f63e31..6bc1a7b 100644
--- a/synced-pool.go
+++ b/synced-pool.go
@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ func (p *SyncedPool) RequestOwnership(id CartId) error {
 	if ok == 0 && all > 0 {
 		return fmt.Errorf("no remotes confirmed change")
 	}
-	if ok < (all/2)+1 {
+	if ok < (all / 2) {
 		return fmt.Errorf("quorum not reached")
 	}
 	return nil