Vetoproof majority

Intermediate ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Government / Politics

Definition

A legislative supermajority (typically two-thirds) capable of overriding a governor's or president's veto.

Example Usage

With a vetoproof majority, the legislature passed the bill despite the governor's promised veto.

Origin

Compound of 'veto' and 'proof', American political term from mid-20th century

Source: Legislative procedure terminology

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