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This was issued on Tuesday, before the bill was passed in the House by a veto-proof margin of 288-117. The only hope for rejection is Congress mustering less th
by tyre 14y ago
This was issued on Tuesday, before the bill was passed in the House by a veto-proof margin of 288-117. The only hope for rejection is Congress mustering less than 60 Yeas.
- delinka 14y agoAllow me to pick a nit and suggest 'Senate' in place of 'Congress.'
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- nostromo 14y agoMy understanding is a bit different: * If he vetos, they have to vote again * On the second vote, both houses need 2/3rds (not just the house)
- delinka 14y agoYou are correct. Both houses must vote again, and by that time many votes may change. A two-thirds majority in both on revote is required to override the veto.