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veto

[vee-toh] / ˈvi toʊ /




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Newsom, who has not taken a public position on the measure, has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto it.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

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

The Senate and House would need to adopt a joint resolution of disapproval by a two-thirds veto proof majority to stop it.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 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

In past vetoes, he said such programs could undermine partnerships community colleges have built with CSU and other universities that already award the degrees.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

On the diplomatic front, the UN Security Council is set to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution addressing Iran's threats to the strait, diplomatic sources told AFP, after more robust earlier drafts faced potential vetoes.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

“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

His vetoes of bills to boost funding for state universities, people with disabilities and children's healthcare were all overturned by opposition lawmakers.

From BBC Oct. 27, 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 vetoed a separate bill, AB 2301, as he has done with similar measures three times since 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 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

The proposal is meant to establish a right of consultation for FinCEN and won’t necessarily lead to the agency vetoing other regulators, a person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 10, 2025

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

Gov. Pete Wilson enjoyed vetoing a bill that called for a state study of how best to dispose of discarded fluorescent light tubes.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2023

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland granted to congregations in 1834 the right of vetoing presentations to vacancies.

From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by J. H. Kurtz




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