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Ronald Reagan signing a veto in 1988. In the United States, the president can use the veto power to prevent a bill passed by the Congress from becoming law. Congress can override the veto by a two-thirds vote of both chambers. All state and territorial governors have a similar veto power, as do some mayors and county executives.
The police union successfully convinced Oklahoma lawmakers to override Gov. Kevin Stitt's veto. ... For example, an officer retiring at a base salary of $80,000 would see their annual pension ...
The City Council needed 10 votes to override Bass' veto, which she issued two weeks ago. On a 9-5 vote, the council agreed to accept the mayor's veto without a challenge.
The legislative veto provision found in federal legislation took several forms. Some laws established a veto procedure that required a simple resolution passed by a majority vote of one chamber of Congress. Other laws required a concurrent resolution passed by both the House and the Senate. Some statutes made the veto process more difficult by ...
A new Kansas law will impose tougher penalties on convicted criminals who injured or killed a police dog or horse. With bipartisan support, lawmakers on Monday overrode a veto by Democratic Gov ...
Enacted over the president's veto (14 Stat. 430). March 2, 1867: Vetoed H.R. 1143, an act to provide for the more efficient government of the rebel States. Overridden by House on March 2, 1867, 138–51 (126 votes needed). Overridden by Senate on March 2, 1867, 38–10 (32 votes needed). Enacted over the president's veto (14 Stat. 432).
The veto override was first of 2024 legislative session. The bill had strong support in both the House and the Senate. ... law enforcement record, domestic incident report or protective order. ...
[48] The Senate veto override passed and it was the first veto override of the session. [49] Advocates "encouraged the House to also override the veto, which is necessary for the measure to become law." [50] If both chambers override Stitt's veto, the bill will become a law effective November 1. [51]