What vote does Congress need to override a veto?
Congress needs a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate to override a veto.
Short AnswerTwo-thirds of both the House and the Senate
Explanation
How Congress WorksUnder Article I, Section 7, a vetoed bill becomes law if two-thirds of each chamber agree to pass it again.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 7, Clause 2 ↗
If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a Law.
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