d: with a two-thirds majority in both houses
To override a presidential veto, Congress must have a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This means that at least two-thirds of the members in both the House and the Senate must vote in favor of overriding the veto. If both chambers reach the necessary two-thirds majority, the bill becomes law despite the president's veto.
How can Congress override the president's veto of a bill?
a:with a simple majority in both houses
b:by using the filibuster
c:with a two-thirds in conference committees
d:with a two-thirds majority in both houses
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