Democrats Win Congress—But Trump Still Holds the Veto
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Democrats can now pass legislation through Congress. However, President Trump still has the power to veto their bills.
A veto is a presidential rejection of a proposed law. Congress can override a veto, but only with a two-thirds majority in both the House and the Senate—a high bar that will be difficult for Democrats to reach.