Veto - Wikipedia
WEBA veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action. In the most typical case, a president or monarch vetoes a bill to stop it from becoming law. In many countries, veto powers are established in the country's constitution.
Veto - HISTORY
WEBNov 17, 2017 · What Does Veto Mean? The word “veto” means “I forbid” in Latin. In the United States, Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution gives the president the authority to reject legislation that has...
Veto power in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBCongress 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. In many states and territories the governor has additional veto powers, including line-item, amendatory and reduction vetoes.
Ten Vetoes That Shaped Recent Political History | TIME
WEBFeb 11, 2015 · President Obama is getting ready to veto a bill on the Keystone oil pipeline. Here's a look back at some important vetoes in recent history.
Veto: Explanation and Examples - Philosophy Terms
WEBDefinition of Veto. A veto is like an official “stop sign” used by the President of the United States to prevent a piece of legislation from becoming law. Imagine a new law as a train rolling down the tracks. The President stands at the final stop and can either allow the train to pass or put up a barrier to stop it.
Where do vetoes come from? - The Washington Post
WEBFeb 25, 2015 · For example, the “folk” idea that the veto is a symbol of political strength is a non-starter. If that were true, Gerald Ford would be on Mount Rushmore. The veto is the weapon that presidents...
The Veto Power | U.S. Constitution Annotated | US Law | LII / Legal ...
WEBIf the President blocks legislation by pocket veto, Congress cannot later override the veto—instead, the legislature must reintroduce the bill and enact it again. The Supreme Court has explained that the Constitution’s veto provisions serve two functions.
Presidential Vetoes | The American Presidency Project
WEBThe veto power is defined in Article 1, Section 7 of the US Constitution. What is now called a "regular" veto is a case in which the President returns a bill to Congress (to the House in which it originated). The veto may be overridden by 2/3 vote of both Houses of Congress.
The Presidential Power of Veto: Where Did It Come From?
WEBOct 22, 2010 · The presidential veto is one of the most famous of the president's powers. But where did we get the idea of a presidential veto? In this article, I give a brief overview of the power of the veto that was later given to the office of the president at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Vetoes, 1789 to Present - U.S. Senate
WEBVetoes, 1789 to Present. Summary of Bills Vetoed. Additional information about veto power and procedure can be found in the CRS reports, Veto Override Procedure in the House and Senate (PDF) and Regular Vetoes and Pocket Vetoes: An Overview (PDF) 1.