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What can congress do to a presidential veto if both houses pass a veto bill by a two thirds majority?
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How can congress change a veto?
A two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress will override a presidential veto.
How can a presidential veto can be overridden?
a two thirds majority vote in both chambers of congress
How can congress pass a bill over a presidential veto?
Congress can pass a vetoed bill with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
How can the House over-ride a Presidential veto?
It requires the vote of both houses to override a presidential veto. In fact, both houses must approve the override by over a 2/3 majority.
For congress to override a presidential veto of a bill each house must pass the bill by?
Two thirds of the House and two thirds of the Senate. :) Two thirds of the House and two thirds of the Senate. :)
Does Congress have a role in the amendment proces?
Yes, both Houses of Congress have to achieve a super majority (two-thirds) in a vote.
What did the Republicans win in 1866 that they were able to over-ride presidential vetoes on many bills?
They had a super-majority (a majority of at least two thirds) in both houses of Congress after the 1864 elections. They had a super-super-majority (a majority of at least three fourths) in both houses beginning May 8, 1867, but a super-majority in both houses is sufficient to override a presidential veto.
What body has the power to override a presidential veto?
The US Congress has this power if it can muster up a 2/3 majority in favor of the override.
What is a presidential veto and what can congress do about it?
A presidential veto is a procedure the president can use to express is disapproval of a particular bill presented to him for his signature. Congress can override his veto only by a two-thirds vote in both houses of congress.
Who must approve all presidential appointments and treaties?
Most presidential appointments, including federal judges, cabinet members and ambassadors, require a simple majority vote of the Senate. Mid-term appointments of vice presidents require a simple majority vote of both Houses of Congress, and treaties require a two-thirds majority vote of the Senate.
How much of Congress has to agree to override a veto on a law?
An override requires a 2/3 majority (2/3 of votes in favor) in both houses of Congress.
The Congress can override a presidential veto with a majority vote?
No, Congress cannot override a presidential veto with a simple majority vote. To successfully override a veto, both the House of Representatives and the Senate must achieve a two-thirds majority in favor of the override. This higher threshold ensures that a significant majority of Congress supports the legislation despite the president's objection.
