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After 10 days, the bill becomes law without the President's signature unless Congress adjourns before he has had ten days to consider the bill. In this latter case, the bill dies and does not become law. (known as a pocket veto)

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Q: If the president receives a bill that has passed both houses of Congress and he does nothing about the billl what happens after 10 days?
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