Well, the votes are in, and the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the defense policy bill. Now, the proposed legislation will go to the Senate, where it is expected to be passed due to a collaboration between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).
Trump had previously argued against the bill because it would rename military bases named after Confederate officers and make it harder for a president to bring troops home. He also indicated that he would refuse to sign the bill unless it included a repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides certain protections for online platforms.
The Wall Street Journal reported: “The override vote, which required a two-thirds supermajority, was 322 to 87, with a majority of Republicans joining most Democrats in breaking with the president. The GOP-controlled Senate is expected to consider the bill as soon as Wednesday.”
Robert B. Aderholt – Alabama
Mark E. Amodei – Nevada
Don Bacon – Nebraska
James R. Baird – Indiana
Troy Balderson – Ohio
Jim Banks – Indiana
Jack Bergman – Michigan
Mike Bost – Illinois
Kevin Brady – Texas
Mo Brooks – Alabama
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