[20040407]98-147_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 98-147Updated April 7, 2004President Clintons VetoesMitchel A. SollenbergerAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryPresident William Jefferson Clinton vetoed 17 bills during his first term in office(1993-1996) and 20 bills during his second term. All but one of President Clintons 37vetoes were regular or return vetoes; one was pocket vetoed. Congress attempted tooverride 13 of President Clintons vetoes; two 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 thoseproposing amendments to the Constitution, must be presented to the President for hisapproval in order to become law. Amendments to the Constitution, which require a two-thirds vote in each house, are sent directly to the states for approval. If Congress is insession when the President exercises his veto authority, the disapproved bill is returnedto th