Can Congress override a presidential veto? and if so, with what?

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Can Congress override a presidential veto? and if so, with what?

2006-11-12 11:22:53 · 4 answers · asked by richardanthonyclay 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government

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YES, a Presidential Veto can be overridden -- it takes a 2/3rds majority vote from BOTH houses to override a Presidential Veto.

2006-11-12 13:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

They can vote to override a veto, which has the same effect as if the president had signed the legislation. A successful override vote requires a 2/3 majority.

2006-11-12 11:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

A 2/3 majority vote in both houses of congress.

2006-11-12 11:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by bossmanham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It takes a 2/3 majority of both houses.

2006-11-12 11:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋