[20001007]98-147GOV_克林顿总统的否决权.pdf

Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-147 GOVUpdated October 7, 2000President Clintons VetoesGary L. GalemoreAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryPresident William Jefferson Clinton vetoed 17 bills during his first term in office(1993-1996), and, thus far, has vetoed 17 bills during his second term. All of PresidentClintons 34 vetoes were regular or return vetoes; none were pocket vetoes. Congressattempted to override 12 of President Clintons vetoes; 2 were overridden.IntroductionWhen presented with legislation passed by both houses of Congress, the Presidentmay sign it into law within the 10-day period prescribed in the Constitution, let it becomelaw without his signature, or veto it. All bills and joint resolutions, except those proposingamendments to the Constitution, must be presented to the President for his approval inorder to become law. Amendments to the Constitution, which require a two-thirds votein each house, are sent directly to the states for approval. If Congress is in session whenthe President exercises his veto authority, the disapproved bill i