Which branch has the power to override a veto from the president?

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Katelynn Hayes

26 February, 10:04

Which branch has the power to override a veto from the president?

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Justice Orozco · Answer 1

Congress can ovveride vetos by passing the act by 2/3 votes in both the House and the Senate.

Jade Goodman · Answer 2

The Legislative branch (US House and Senate) has the power to override a presidential veto. However, in order to do so, they must have a 2/3 majority (instead of the simple majority to pass the bill the first time) in order to do so. If they override the presidential veto, the said legislation becomes a law just as if the President was to sign the bill. Examples of places where this occurred:

1) Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (override vote House 383-41, Senate 70-26)

2) 2007 US Farm Bill (override vote House 317-109, Senate 80-14)

3) 2007 US Farm Bill (override vote House 316-108, Senate 82-13; clerical error repealed legislation)

4) Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (override vote House 361-54, Senate 79-14)

5) Private Securites Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (override vote House 319-100, Senate 68-30)