HJRES. 8In Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President.
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional amendment allowing the President to reduce specific appropriations through a line item veto, subject to congressional disapproval by two-thirds votes
Key points
- Require notice to Congress
- Authorize line item veto reductions
- Allow congressional disapproval votes
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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