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George W. Bush was the most recent president to have his veto overridden.
The date was November 8,2007. The bill appropriated $23 billion for new water projects. Bush said the bill was too expensive and would over-tax the Corps of Engineers.
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What can a presidential veto be overriden by?
67 members of the senate and 291 members of the house vote to override the president
Are there any differences in the effects of the presidential and pocket veto?
Yes! A presidential veto is when a bill is proposed to the president who then vetos the bill. This will be sent back to Congress and may be overriden by a 2/3 majority. However A pocket veto is when the president ignores a proposed bill and Congress adjourns. In this case, the bill dies.
Does President Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic support or oppose same-sex marriage?
His actions are not favorable. In 2006, Mr. Klaus vetoed a registered partnerships bill. (His veto was overriden.)
How can a presidents veto be overriden by congress?
2/3 votes from House of Representatives2/3 votes from Senate
Which president had the last veto?
The current President, Barack Obama made the most recent vetoe. He issued a veto on Oct. 8,2010.
Veto Power of The President of the Philippines?
The veto power of the President of the Philippines is similar to the power of the United States President. The President can veto a bill, but the veto can be overridden.
Does veto power signal weakness with congress?
The president uses the veto as a last resort- it does signal an inability to influence the writing of legislation before it is actually passed. The president usually lets it be known that he will veto a bill and if Congress passes it anyway it indicates a challenge to the president.
What is the last step in the creation of the federal budget?
The President will either turn it into a law or veto it.
Who had veto power?
The President of the United States has the power to veto laws
What branch of government has the power to veto legislation?
The President can veto it,but the Congress can surpass the President's veto with a 2/3 vote.
Who has veto powers?
the president of the u.s has veto power...
Can the President Veto the Veto of his Veto?
No. The President only has one choice to veto or to pass it. Once he veto's it goes back to congress where they can kill it or they can override his veto with 2-3 majority.
