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In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defence bill
by Matthew Daly, The Associated Press
Posted Jan 1, 2021 2:35 pm EDT
Last Updated Jan 1, 2021 at 2:44 pm EDT
FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
WASHINGTON Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defence policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago.
In an extraordinary New Year’s Day session, the Republican-controlled Senate easily turned aside the veto, dismissing Trump’s objections to the $740 billion bill and handing him a stinging rebuke just weeks before his term ends.
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WASHINGTON (AP) Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago.
In an extraordinary New Year’s Day session, the Republican-controlled Senate easily turned aside the veto, dismissing Trump’s objections to the $740 billion bill and handing him a stinging rebuke just weeks before his term ends. Texas Sen. John Cornyn voted for the override; Sen. Ted Cruz joined those voting to uphold Trump’s veto.