Summary
House Republicans are preparing to vote on whether to override two vetoes by President Trump. These vetoes concern a water project in Colorado and an expansion of the Miccosukee Tribe's area in Florida. It is rare for Congress, which is led by Republicans, to oppose President Trump, and overriding a veto requires a two-thirds majority in both Congress and the Senate.
Key Facts
- House Republicans plan to vote on Thursday to override President Trump's vetoes.
- The vetoed bills cover a Colorado water pipeline and land expansion for the Miccosukee Tribe in Florida.
- Overriding vetoes requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate.
- The Colorado water project aims to supply drinking water to southeastern communities.
- President Trump stated the water project would burden federal taxpayers.
- The Florida bill has support from local lawmakers who say it is about fairness and conservation.
- President Trump vetoed the bills, saying the projects supported special interests and opposed his policies.
- Despite Trump's stance, both bills initially had bipartisan support.
