Can Congress override a pocket veto?
No, Congress cannot override a pocket veto, because the bill is never returned and must be passed again.
Short AnswerNo, the bill is never returned, so it must be passed again
Explanation
How Congress WorksUnder Article I, Section 7 a pocket veto happens when Congress's adjournment prevents the bill's return, so there is no veto message to override.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 7, Clause 2 ↗
…unless the Congress by their Adjournment prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law.
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