the president can
The president is the only one who "vetoes" bills
This act will become law, unless the president vetoes it.
congress overturned johnsons vetoes on major reconstruction legislation
congress overturned johnsons vetoes on major reconstruction legislation
It is Latin for "I forbid". The president and state governors have the power to veto legislation, which means to reject it -- prevent it from becoming law.
citizens' vetoes
Yes. However, the Congress can override his vetoes with a 2/3 vote of each house of the Congress.
President Cleveland cast 414 vetoes in his two terms. 304 were regular vetoes and 110 were pocket vetoes, made when Congress was not in session. Only two of his vetoes were overridden.
IF they get two-thirds of the WHOLE congress (house of reps and senate) votes to pass the bill, they can over-ride the president's veto
vetoes
Vetoes. EX: The president made multiple vetoes.
President Gerald Ford cast a total of 12 vetoes during his time in office from 1974 to 1977. Out of these, 5 were overridden by Congress. Ford's use of the veto was notable as he aimed to control government spending and influence legislation during a challenging economic period.