November 08, 2007

Bush Handed First Veto Override

By a 79-14 vote, the Senate today completed the first override of a veto by President Bush, enacting the $23 billion Water Resources Development Act into law over his objections. The override had long been expected, since the Senate approved the conference report on the bill by an 81-12 vote in late September. The House Tuesday voted 361-54 to override the veto, setting the stage for today's Senate vote.

-CongressDaily staff

Posted at 1:56 PM
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