presidential vetoes

President Trump speaks in the Rose Garden at the White House on Friday to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall along the southern border.

Trump Will 'Protect' Emergency Declaration If Congress Disapproves, Miller Says

11:33am February 18, 2019

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The president is prepared to veto any congressional resolutions of disapproval on his declaration of a national emergency over border security, White House adviser Stephen Miller says.

Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, speak with Kaitlyn (left) and Terry Strada — whose husband, Thomas, died in the Sept. 11 attacks — after a May 17 news conference concerning the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act in Washin

Congress Overrides Obama's Veto On Sept. 11 Lawsuit Bill

6:07pm September 28, 2016

by Ailsa Chang

The legislation allows families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue the Saudi Arabian government. The override is the first of Obama's presidency.

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Republicans Likely Will Oppose Iran Deal, But Find It Hard To Derail

11:25am July 14, 2015

If Congress passes a measure of disapproval regarding the lifting of Iran sanctions, President Obama likely would veto it — meaning a two-thirds majority would have to opposed Tuesday's agreement.

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Obama: Iran Nuclear Pact Provides 'Constant International Supervision'

11:25am July 14, 2015

The president promised to veto any congressional attempt to reject the deal he and other Western powers reached early Tuesday. NPR's Tamara Keith and Michele Kelemen provide analysis of his remarks.

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-Mich., left, clasps hands with Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., sponsor of the Senate's Keystone XL pipeline bill version, on Wednesday as lawmakers gather to urge President Obama to sign the legislation

House Sends Keystone XL Pipeline Measure To Obama Despite Veto Threat

7:55pm February 11, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override a presidential veto. It's unlikely to be the last standoff between the GOP and the president on energy issues.