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Politics & Government

Pocket Vetoes and Bypassing Congressional Reconsideration

Quick fact

A pocket veto is a silent veto that occurs when the President simply does nothing for ten days while Congress is adjourned, killing the bill without a chance for override.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a President who doesn't want a bill to become law but also doesn't want to veto it publicly. Could staying silent during a congressional break kill the bill forever?