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Can Congress override a veto on a spending bill?
By threatening a veto, the President can persuade legislators to alter the content of the bill to be more acceptable to the President. Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate. (Usually an act is passed with a simple majority.)
What is a veto proof majority?
A bill or joint resolution that has been vetoed by the President can become law if two-thirds of the Members voting in the House and the Senate each agree to pass it over the President’s objection.
What did the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 create?
The John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been?
What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been passed? The president’s decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress. The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered. The president’s decision is scheduled for review within a year.
What is veto power of US President?
Article I, section 7 of the Constitution grants the President the authority to veto legislation passed by Congress. This authority is one of the most significant tools the President can employ to prevent the passage of legislation.
Where is veto power described in Constitution?
Article I, section 7 of the Constitution grants the President the authority to veto legislation passed by Congress.
Does section 230 protect free speech?
Section 230(c)(2) further provides “Good Samaritan” protection from civil liability for operators of interactive computer services in the removal or moderation of third-party material they deem obscene or offensive, even of constitutionally protected speech.