amendatory

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In addition, approximately 30 percent of governors have the power of an amendatory veto, which allows them to send a bill back to the legislature and request a specific amendment to it.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

Earlier this month, Gov. Bruce Rauner tried to accommodate those schools by tacking an amendatory veto onto another bill.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2018

The amendatory veto was overturned by the Senate on Sunday.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2017

This year, lawmakers in Montana rejected an amendatory veto that attempted to reduce legislative expenses.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2017

It was not, however, until March 27, 1846, that Mr. Stephen A. Douglas, from the Committee on the Territories to whom Mr. Dodge's bill had been referred, reported an "amendatory bill."

From History of the Constitutions of Iowa by Shambaugh, Benjamin F.