Presidential Powers and the Pocket Veto
1990-04-09T00:57:13-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZDFhXC8xOTkwMDQwOTAwNTc0OTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==William Barr, assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, discussed the administration’s view of the Derrick legislation imposing limits on the presidential pocket veto. He argued that the Constitution ensures the president’s right to pocket veto, even when only one house is adjourned for more than three days. The Derrick legislation seeks to prevent pocket vetos, except when both houses have adjourned for the session. Mr. Barr testified before the House Rules Committee about his opposition to the legislation and the administration’s willingness to have such legislation resolved by the Supreme Court.
William Barr, assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, discussed the administration’s view of the Derrick legislation imposin… read more
William Barr, assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, discussed the administration’s view of the Derrick legislation imposing limits on the presidential pocket veto. He argued that the Constitution ensures the president’s right to pocket veto, even when only one house is adjourned for more than three days. The Derrick legislation seeks to prevent pocket vetos, except when both houses have adjourned for the session. Mr. Barr testified before the House Rules Committee about his opposition to the legislation and the administration’s willingness to have such legislation resolved by the Supreme Court. close
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