How can congress pass a law over a president veto

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Simon Lambert

4 July, 09:06

How can congress pass a law over a president veto

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Libby Estrada · Answer 1

they need to get a 2/3 majority in both the house and the senate.

Hana · Answer 2

By threatening a veto, the President can persuade legislators to alter the content of the bill to be more acceptable to the President. Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate. (Usually an act is passed with a simple majority.)