Summary
President Trump used his veto power to reject two bills that had support from both major political parties. One bill would have helped a water project in Colorado, while the other aimed to expand tribal land in Florida. Overriding these vetoes would require a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress.
Key Facts
- President Trump issued his first two vetoes of his second term.
- One vetoed bill focused on easing payments for a Colorado water pipeline project.
- The other bill aimed to expand the Miccosukee Tribe's land in Florida.
- The Miccosukee Tribe had joined a lawsuit against Trump's immigration policies.
- Overriding the vetoes needs a two-thirds majority in both the House and the Senate.
- Both bills were approved with bipartisan support in Congress.
- Trump argued the vetoes protected taxpayer dollars and criticized special interests.
- Congress had successfully overridden a Trump veto before, during his first term.
