coffeemonster
Well-Known Member
In order for any bill to become law, not only does it need to pass both chambers of Congress but also needs to be signed into law by the President (i.e. not vetoed).
What are the chances of him not vetoing a bill that would effectively invalidate his E.O.?
Doesn't anyone see the contradiction in this? Am I missing a subtle point?
I think it's impossible to know. Presidents do sometimes sign bills that they don't like. They have to weigh their own goals against the prospect of having the veto overridden, and what that means for them politically - which could be good or bad, depending on the circumstances. A lot of negotiating and horse trading goes on behind the scenes and it's just hard to predict what they'll do. This amendment is a very small addition to a major appropriations bill, and it's a pretty moderate suggestion, so it might not draw a huge amount of attention.