The Presidential Veto and Congressional Procedure

Sollenberger, Mitchel A.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Presidents;    Congressional powers;    Congressional-Presidential relations;    Veto;    Congress;   

RP-ID  :  RS21750
RP-ID  :  RS21750_2004Feb27

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides a brief overview of procedures involved in vetoing a bill and the ways Congress can respond to a presidential veto. Presidential vetoes are a rejection of legislation approved by majorities in both houses of Congress. Vetoes and congressional efforts to override them are often the reason for, or a reflection of, conflict between Congress and the President. The threat of a presidential veto can prompt the modification of bills moving through the legislative process. Tabular data are provided on the number of presidential vetoes exercised by each President from George Washington to William Clinton.