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What power is demonstrated by Congress voting to override a President's veto?
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∙ 8y ago
checks and balances i think.. A+
Darlene Tromp
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When congress disagrees with a presidents veto what can they do?
If a US president vetoes a bill sent to him by the US Congress, the president may choose to veto the bill. In such a case, the bill is sent back to the congress. If the Congress can come up with a two thirds majority, then the bill must pass as law.
A congressional override of a presidential veto is?
A congressional override means that a bill has become a law even if the President refuses to sign it. The Congress can override it with two-thirds vote with both houses voting separately.
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 veto bills signed by the president?
No -- Congress cannot veto bills but they can override a presidents veto.( I am slightly confused by the wording of this question but I think I know the answer you are looking for. Congress creates bills and if the bill passes congress it then goes to the president. Ususally when you think of Congress you only think of voting on whether or not the bill should be seen and approved by the president. The president is the only person that can veto bills. If the president does veto the bill it can be sent back to congress for another vote to override the president's veto. With that vote 2/3 of congress have to pass it in order for it to become a law. At that point it is unlikely to override the president however, it is possible. )However, Congress can pass new legislation that repeals a previous bill that was signed by the President.
What vote is required to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds of both the Senate and the House of Representatives
What fraction of representatives and senators must agree in order to override the presidents vetoes?
2/3 of the Reps and Senators voting much agree in order to override the President's veto. In numbers this means 290 representatives and 67 senators if every member votes .
Is the veto power of the president an absolute power?
No, it can be over-ridden by 2/3 vote of the legislature.False. Congress can override a veto if there is a wide enough majority voting to do so.
How many members of congress must vote to pass a bill after it has been vetoed?
Two thirds of those voting in each house to override a veto, must vote in favor of the override in order for it to succeed.
What year was the first voting for presidents?
1789
How does a bill become a law without president signature?
If a president vetoes a bill, the congress can override the veto by voting in favor of it, with a two-thirds majority, in both houses. There is a link below to an article on veto overrides.
What has the author Barbara Hinckley written?
Barbara Hinckley has written: 'Stability and change in Congress' -- subject(s): History, Politics and government, United States, United States. Congress 'Congressional elections' -- subject(s): Elections, United States, United States. Congress, Voting 'Problems of the Presidency' -- subject(s): Presidents 'The symbolic presidency' -- subject(s): Presidents, Symbolism in politics
Presidents are elected by?
elector collegeby people voting
