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US Congress overrides President Trump s veto of defence budget, 1st for his admin
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Last Updated: Jan 02, 2021, 11:55 AM IST
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The overriding of the Congressional veto – the first of his administration – is seen as a stinging rebuke to President Trump given that the Senate, which is controlled by his Republican Party, voted 81-13 against his veto of the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2021.
US Congress overrides Donald Trump s veto of defence bill
WASHINGTON: The US Congress has overwhelmingly overturned Donald Trump s veto of the annual USD 740 billion defence policy bill, delivering a resounding bipartisan rebuke to the President in his final days in the White House.