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House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of Defense Bill

December 28, 2020 at 7:40 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

“The House of Representatives on Monday voted to override President Trump’s veto of the sweeping defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, delivering a bipartisan rebuke to the President,” CNN reports.

“The bill initially passed both the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities, but amid Trump’s continued opposition, it had been unclear if the override attempt would be successful or if the veto would be sustained.”

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