Texas A&M University (TAMU) POLS206 American National Government Exam 3 Practice

To override a presidential veto, Congress must achieve a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This requirement is explicitly outlined in Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution, which states that if the president disapproves of a bill, Congress can enact the bill despite that disapproval if a two-thirds majority is reached in both chambers. This process ensures that a significant consensus is necessary to counteract the president's decision, reflecting the framers' intent to balance power between the legislative and executive branches. While public support can certainly influence lawmakers’ decisions, the formal procedure for overriding a veto relies strictly on the congressional voting process.