Nov. 27, 2007 ― House, Senate Override President Veto Of Water Bill
On Nov. 6 and Nov. 8 respectively, the U.S. House and Senate overrode a presidential veto in strong support of the Water
Resource Development Act.
On Nov. 6 and Nov. 8 respectively, the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate overrode a presidential veto in strong support of the Water Resource Development Act. WRDA is legislation that calls for investment in critical water infrastructure projects around the country.
On Nov. 6 and Nov. 8 respectively, the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate overrode a presidential veto in strong support of the Water Resource Development Act. WRDA is legislation that calls for investment in critical water infrastructure projects around the country.
In order to override a Presidential veto, a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate are necessary.
According to the PHCC-National Association, which supports WRDA, one of President Bush’s concerns with the legislation was the inclusion of Davis-Bacon funding provisions on certain aspects of water funding projects.
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