Congress delivers override of Bush veto
Submitted by:
lynellg on 09/11/2007
Resource Type: News / Announcement Tags: legislation
DIANA MARRERO
GANNETT NEWS SERVICE
Source: Reno Gazette-Journal
11/8/2007
WASHINGTON - The Senate voted 79-14 Thursday to override President Bush's veto of a $23 billion water bill - marking the first time a Bush veto failed to stick.
The vote followed a 361-54 vote to override Bush's veto in the House, making it possible for the legislation to become law despite Bush's opposition.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called the effort "historic."
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