Begin Propose Introduce Committee Subcommittee Report Consider Vote Refer to Senate Bill Is Enrolled Law OR Veto Veto Override

The Veto is Overridden

• If enough Members object to the presidential veto, a vote is taken to override, or overrule the veto.
• A two-thirds vote or greater is needed in both the House and the Senate to override the President's veto. If two-thirds of both houses of Congress vote successfully to override the veto, the bill becomes a law.
• If the House and Senate do not override the veto, the bill "dies" and does not become a law.
• A tally of presidential vetoes that have been overridden is available on the Clerk's website under Historical Highlights.