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The Democratic Party has won at least 51 seats in the US Senate, enough for a majority, according to Associated Press news agency projections. Votes are still b…
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<br> A president's veto power remains completely unaffected by which party controls Congress. Because the federal government is now divided, President Trump has explicitly stated his intention to lean heavily on this power, labeling himself "Mr. Veto" and warning that he will "veto everything" to force Democrats to the negotiating table.
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<br>1. The Regular Veto
<br>When the newly elected Democratic Congress passes a bill, they must send it to the White House. President Trump has 10 days (excluding Sundays) to take action. He can refuse to sign the bill and return it to the chamber where it originated, along with a statement explaining his objections.
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<br>2. The Pocket Veto
<br>If Congress sends a bill to the President and then adjourns its legislative session within that 10-day window, Trump can simply choose to do nothing. By "pocketing" the bill and letting the clock run out, the bill dies automatically. Because Congress is adjourned, lawmakers have no way to vote to override a pocket veto