veto
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He had earlier refused to sign it in protest over Congress's failure to pass voter ID legislation but did not veto the housing bill.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The White House didn’t immediately clarify whether Trump planned to veto the legislation, which is set to become law automatically this weekend if he takes no action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The bill will automatically become law Saturday in the absence of a veto by Trump.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
The program provides states the ability to review, regulate and provide input on federal projects that affect their coastlines, but not broad veto power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
In Livermore’s organizational chart, Teller would be designated as one of several members of the Scientific Steering Committee, but in recognition of his “obvious special status,” he was awarded veto power over the committee’s decisions.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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“Reforms such as harmonizing VAT rules or establishing a common consolidated corporate tax base remain stuck because of national vetoes, leaving firms to navigate a maze of fragmented tax regimes,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
There were 13 votes in favor of the text, which Washington heralded after the vote as "historic and constructive," with Russia and China abstaining and no vetoes.
From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025
Several key vetoes he has tried to make have already been overturned by Congress, where he doesn't have a majority.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
We try one more look, but she vetoes it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
After Coin vetoes a dinner, entertainment, and alcohol, Plutarch yells, “What’s the point of the propo if no one’s having any fun!”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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Constitution, a bill becomes law about 10 days after it has been presented to the president, even without a signature, as long as it is not vetoed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Even if the president vetoed the bill, “Congress has enough votes to override,” Kim wrote, citing Evercore strategist Matt Aks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Four months ago, Polis’ office acknowledged as much, noting how two major disaster relief requests were denied and a bill that would have allowed the state to complete a clean water pipeline project was vetoed.
From Slate ● May 21, 2026
Past attempts to address pregnancy leave had been vetoed by governors Jerry Brown and Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Leo had wanted to paint a giant message on the bottom of the hull—WASSUP? with a smiley face—but Annabeth vetoed the idea.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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This fits his dissembling about his reason for vetoing the tax-credit bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
While vetoing the bill, Walz announced he was commissioning a study of the drivers’ working conditions.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2024
It has stopped vetoing condemnatory resolutions at the United Nations.
From BBC ● May 8, 2024
Gov. Pete Wilson enjoyed vetoing a bill that called for a state study of how best to dispose of discarded fluorescent light tubes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
But pride soon came, with its vetoing interference.
From An Ambitious Woman A Novel by Fawcett, Edgar
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