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miaman:


quick US Government lesson

A bill does not become law when it passes through Congress A bill only becomes law when it goes to the White House and is signed by the President of the United StatesObama has already said he opposes the bill, stating that he “would not support…

Reblogged 1 month ago from niall--whoran (Originally from miaman)
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    But even if the president opposes it, Congress can overturn the veto if 2/3’s of the representatives vote for the bill.
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    woo indefinite suspension of due process
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    Another quick history lesson- If the president vetoes a bill, it’ll get sent BACK TO CONGRESS, and if it recieves a 2/3...
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    Yes, and then the house and senate may override the veto with a majority vote of 2/3 in both the house and the senate.
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    This would be a valid argument…except for the whole “overriding the President’s veto” thing :/
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    like that other thing he said he wouldn’t sign and they totally signed it. Like all those tax cuts for the wealthy...
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    [^^^^^ some bolding of the last comment is mine] And let’s not disregard the fact that even if they lose now, it’s quite...
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    We’re all still cool…
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