veto

By the way, the U.S. can sometimes veto U.N. resolutions even when they are vastly out-voted by other nations.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026

New sanctions are nonetheless unlikely because Iran's allies China and Russia have veto powers in the council.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto bills approved by the Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Steel that gives it sweeping veto power over corporate decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

One thing was for sure: One way or another, if my ’rents didn’t veto the entire shebang, it was going to be important.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

“Reforms such as harmonizing VAT rules or establishing a common consolidated corporate tax base remain stuck because of national vetoes, leaving firms to navigate a maze of fragmented tax regimes,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

There were 13 votes in favor of the text, which Washington heralded after the vote as "historic and constructive," with Russia and China abstaining and no vetoes.

From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025

Several key vetoes he has tried to make have already been overturned by Congress, where he doesn't have a majority.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025

We try one more look, but she vetoes it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025

After Coin vetoes a dinner, entertainment, and alcohol, Plutarch yells, “What’s the point of the propo if no one’s having any fun!”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Newsom last year vetoed a similar AI bill from McNerney to ban automated decision-making systems to discipline employees over worries that it could restrict companies’ ability to use customer ratings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Constitution, a bill becomes law about 10 days after it has been presented to the president, even without a signature, as long as it is not vetoed.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Even if the president vetoed the bill, “Congress has enough votes to override,” Kim wrote, citing Evercore strategist Matt Aks.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

Four months ago, Polis’ office acknowledged as much, noting how two major disaster relief requests were denied and a bill that would have allowed the state to complete a clean water pipeline project was vetoed.

From Slate ● May 21, 2026

They considered it dangerous and vetoed my meeting.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Even Grover Cleveland, though not always celebrated for moral inspiration, insisted on personal integrity in public office, vetoing legislation he believed violated constitutional principles despite considerable political cost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

In vetoing other legislation, Newsom has repeatedly cited costs, as the state struggles with a massive budget deficit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024

While vetoing the bill, Walz announced he was commissioning a study of the drivers’ working conditions.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2024

It has stopped vetoing condemnatory resolutions at the United Nations.

From BBC ● May 8, 2024

A number of highly interesting vetoes of President Tyler appear, among which are two vetoing bills chartering a United States bank and two vetoing tariff measures.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 4, part 1: William Henry Harrison by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson