The frequency of legislative overrides in overturning vetoes since 1980 is explored, highlighting the significant majority required and the political implications of veto power.
The legislature has overturned a veto when two-thirds of members present in both chambers vote to override the veto. In Texas, for example, this requires 100 out of 150 members in the House of Representatives and 21 out of 31 members in the State Senate.
Overturning a veto is a powerful tool due to the significant majority needed. Because of short legislative sessions in some states, vetoes are absolute if the legislature is adjourned, making the threat of a veto a potent political tool.
Legislative overrides are rare occurrences and are typically a last resort, as noted with President Ford vetoing sixty bills during a Democratic Congress in 1974.
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