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How can congress make a bill a law without presidents approval?
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∙ 13y ago
Overrride veto.
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How is a bill made?
A bill starts off as an idea, which can come from anyone. Then it gets shipped off to Congress where they vote on it. If the Senate and House Of Representatives votes yes to the bill it is sent to the president for him to sign. If the president rejects the bill, or vetos it, the bill can go back to Congress and if two-thirds vote yes to the bill it can become a law without the presidents approval.
When doesn't congress need the presidents approval?
Congress does not have to have the President's approval in two situations. The first is when voting on a bill that the President vetoed, and the second is passing a bill that originated in the house and the President does not sign after 10 days.
Can congress pass a bill without the presidents signature?
yes, if the president doesnt sign it after ten days, it becomes law.
Did the health care bill pass without congressional approval?
No, it was passed while the Democratic Party still controlled both Houses of Congress.
When can a bill be sent to president for approval?
After it passes both houses of congress.
Which way can a bill become a law without the president's signature?
The votes needed for a bill to become a law without the Presidents signature is about two- thirds (2/3) majority vote of Congress is needed to approve a vetoed bill.
How is a joint resolution like a bill?
A joint resolution is a legislative measure that requires approval by the Senate. It also requires approval from the House of Representatives and then requires the Presidents approval.
When a bill passes in both houses of Congress to whom is the bill sent for final approval?
After a bill passes both Houses of Congress it goes to the President for the final signature.
What laws does the congress make in the US?
The U.S. Congress passes bills that become Federal Laws when the U.S. President signs them (although there are cases in which Congress can make a bill into a law without the President's approval), and each state Congress passes bills that become state laws when the Governor of the state signs them.
Who and approval is required to override a presidential veto?
If the President of the United States refuses to sign a bill into law, he vetos it and returns it to the Congress. The Congress can, by 2/3 vote of both the House of Representatives AND the Senate, override the President's veto, and the law goes into effect without the President's approval.
When is a bill acted on by the full membership of congress?
The full membership of the United States Congress considers a bill after it has been examined by a member or committee of Congress. Members of Congress present bills they support to the entire Congress for discussion and approval.
What is Presidents power to say no to a bill passed by congress?
The President has the right to refuse to sign any bill passed by Congress. The failing to sign is known as a veto.Congress can then try pass the bill with a 2/3 favorable vote and make it law without the President's signature, but that is often impossible .
