A new law created to protect wetlands (ex. rain forest) in the southeastern part of the United States passed in both houses of Congress, but the president quickly vetoed it, arguing that it will cost too much money. Congress still has overwhelming support for the law with nearly 75% in favor of it. How can Congress respond to the president's veto?

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Carsen

2 March, 14:07

A new law created to protect wetlands (ex. rain forest) in the southeastern part of the United States passed in both houses of Congress, but the president quickly vetoed it, arguing that it will cost too much money. Congress still has overwhelming support for the law with nearly 75% in favor of it. How can Congress respond to the president's veto?

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Sanaa Pruitt · Answer 1

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Congress has the power to override a standard presidential veto by voting two-thirds majority of members of both the Senate and the House. The U. S. president's veto power refers to a way to avoid imposing too much power on the federal government's legislative branch. As per the question, Congress has the upper hand because it exceeds the two-third majority and could override the President's veto power against the law.