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It depends on which president you're talking about. Franklin Pierce and Andrew Johnson had more than 50% of there vetoes overridden but many presidents had none. In more recent history George W. Bush had 33% of 12 vetoes overridden and Bill Clinton had 5% (2 out of 37) overridden.
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∙ 9y agoFranklin Pierce is the president that had the largest percentage (56 percent) of his vetoes overridden. Out of nine vetoes, five were overwritten. Andrew Johnson had 52 percent of his vetoes overwritten.
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What percentage vote is required to override a presidential veto?
Each chamber must have a 2/3rds vote in order to override a presidential veto. Congress rarely overrides a presidential veto.
Can the president curb congressional power?
Yes, the president can veto bills. However, a presidential veto may be overridden.
How can a presidential veto can be overridden?
a two thirds majority vote in both chambers of congress
What legislative body can override an American presidential veto?
Congress can override a presidentil veto with 2/3 (60%) of a vote calling for it to be overridden ...
First president whose veto was overridden?
John Tyler was the first to have a veto overridden.
How many congress override a president veto?
To override a President's veto Congress needs to have 2/3 or more of the vote.
How can a presidents veto be overridden by congress?
A president's veto can be overridden by Congress with a 2/3 majority in the House. If it is a pocket veto though, the veto cannot be overridden.
How does the veto power differ between the president and vice president?
The president has 100% veto power and can shut down anything.The vice president has 3/4 veto power. A vice presidential veto can be overridden by a 75% vote of the house or senate.
Who First president Veto was overridden?
tyler
Can the president of the US veto bills?
Yes, they can. However their veto can be overruled by by a two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress. Historically, fewer than 10% of presidential vetoes have been overridden.
What act curbing presidential military muscle?
The War Powers Resolution was the act that was intended to curb presidential military muscle. Nixon vetoed the act, however, the veto was overridden by the U. S. Senate.
Are the majority of Executive Vetoes in the US overridden?
No, it takes a 2/3rds majority to override a Presidential Veto. It can be difficult to get that kind of support, particularly if the parties are at odds over it.
