Summary
Reports suggest that Republicans in the House of Representatives might oppose President Donald Trump's recent vetoes of two bills. These bills were initially supported by Republicans and aimed to extend support for a water pipeline in Colorado and give the Miccosukee Tribe in Florida more control over their lands. Congress needs a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate to override the vetoes.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump vetoed two bills sponsored by Republican Representatives Lauren Boebert and Carlos Gimenez.
- The first bill aimed to extend federal support for a water pipeline project in Colorado.
- The second bill intended to give the Miccosukee Tribe more control over their lands in Florida.
- Trump vetoed the bills citing concerns over taxpayer funding and alignment with his administration’s policies.
- Congress requires a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate to override the vetoes.
- The votes to override the vetoes could take place on Thursday.
- The Republican response to the vetoes in Congress is not yet clear.
- House GOP leadership has not publicly confirmed the schedule for the votes.
