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67 senators and 291 members of the house have to vote to override the presidential veto

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Can the congress veto a law that the president passes?

If both houses of congress vote by 2/3 to override a presidential veto, it automatically becomes law despite the President's veto.


When was the first time Congress overrode a presidential veto?

The Congress first overrode a presidential veto - that is, passed a bill into law notwithstanding the President's objections - on March 3, 1845.


What is a bill that is passed over a presidents veto?

The term for re-passing a bill after a veto is called "overriding" a veto. A bill which is passed by a 2/3 super majority vote in both houses of Congress following a Presidential veto is a law.


If the president has vetoed a bill when will become a law when the bill?

A veto bill doesn't become law unless congress overrides the veto. It takes 2/3 vote to override a veto.


Who can vito a bill keep it from becoming a law?

The president of the United States has the authority to veto a bill, preventing it from becoming law. This power allows the president to reject legislation passed by Congress. However, Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, allowing the bill to become law despite the veto.


A bill may become a law over the veto of the president by?

In this situation the American president as chief executive vetoes a bill. Both houses of Congress can then vote to override the presidential veto by a 2/3rds majority. The president can also refuse to sign the law, and after 10-days it automatically becomes law.


The first time Congress ever passed an override of a presidential veto was when?

The Congress first overrode a presidential veto - that is, passed a bill into law notwithstanding the President's objections - on March 3, 1845.


Why is it hard to get laws approved in the presidential system?

It is sometimes very difficult to get laws approved in the presidential system because the president has the right to veto, say no to a law, the law


What is the result if congrees overrides a presidential veto?

It then becomes law even though the President is against it.


How can congress pass a law that the President has vetoed?

The president can not veto an actual law. He can veto a proposed law or bill and prevent it from becoming a law unless Congress passes it again , this second time with two-thirds of the members of both houses of Congress voting in its favor.


Can the governor veto a bill if he does not want it to become a law?

Yes, that is the purpose and function of the Veto Power.


How many does it take to override a presidential veto?

2/3 to override a presidential veto