House faces rare test over President Trump's vetoes
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Washington House lawmakers voted Thursday on whether to override President Donald Trump's vetoes of two bipartisan bills that passed Congress quietly. The measures would fund a Colorado water pipeline and designate land in Florida's Everglades for the Miccosukee Tribe; both had passed previously by voice vote. Trump issued the vetoes on Dec. 31, citing cost concerns; Congress requires two-thirds majorities in both chambers to override. Some Republican members considered rebuking the president but ultimately declined to reach the two-thirds threshold this week, leaving the vetoes sustained. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Washington House lawmakers voted Thursday on whether to override President Donald Trump's vetoes of two bipartisan bills that passed Congress quietly. The measures would fund a Colorado water pipeline and designate land in Florida's Everglades for the Miccosukee Tribe; both had passed previously by voice vote. Trump issued the vetoes on Dec. 31, citing cost concerns; Congress requires two-thirds majorities in both chambers to override. Some Republican members considered rebuking the president but ultimately declined to reach the two-thirds threshold this week, leaving the vetoes sustained. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Congress passed two bipartisan bills by voice vote to fund a Colorado water pipeline and designate Everglades land for the Miccosukee Tribe.
- 2. President Trump issued vetoes on Dec. 31, citing cost concerns and linking political factors.
- 3. Leaders scheduled House votes for Jan. 8 to attempt overrides, requiring two-thirds majorities.
- 4. Some Republicans discussed crossing the president but many avoided a public rebuke during an election year.
- 5. The House failed to obtain the necessary two-thirds threshold and the vetoes remained in effect.
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