Number: RS22188
Title: Regular Vetoes and Pocket Vetoes: An Overview
Authors: Kevin R. Kosar, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: The veto power vested in the President by Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution has proven to be an effective tool for the chief executive in his dealings with Congress. Since the founding of the federal government in 1789, 36 of 43 Presidents have exercised their veto authority a total of 2,562 times. Congress has overridden these vetoes on 110 occasions (4.3%). Presidents have vetoed 82 appropriations bills, and Congress has overridden 12 (14.6%) of these vetoes.
Pages: 6
Date: July 18, 2008