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800080 9 points ago +10 / -1

Maybe a pocket veto? (or something like it)

A1 S7 US Constitution.

If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a Law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournment prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a Law.

Congress hasn't adjourned in a few years to avoid issues with President appointments avoiding their inspection. They recess instead. The leadership of both parties is in D.C. to try to work out compromises on funding bills that have to pass.

If Trump vetoes, Congresscritters would have to return to Washington to vote on the override but we're also close to the January 5 date when this congress is over and the next one starts the next day.

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D0NNIE_DARK0 3 points ago +3 / -0

Good to know.

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mrsc 2 points ago +2 / -0

So we have new senators and representatives on Jan 6?