Many Syrians see the vetoes used to block a robust resolution as an excuse for inaction.
But if he vetoes it, he will likely lose the support of many Hispanic voters—the people he needs to win the general election.
Under the Constitution, of course, there is no line-item veto; a president either signs or vetoes an entire bill.
Last, what to do in light of the Security Council vetoes of China and, particularly, Russia?
“Truman and Clinton had vetoes to prove where they stood,” says Popkin.
In July, 1856, he said that he had for eleven years maintained the vetoes of Mr. Polk.
The King 'vetoes' the war; then let us hear what the People say!
Lincoln was in his grave, and Johnson, even with his vetoes, was powerless.
Meanwhile, the President was making a unique record by his vetoes.
They desired the freedoms of democracy, but also all the vetoes of democracy.
1706, from veto (n.). Related: Vetoed; vetoing.
1620s, from Latin veto, literally "I forbid," first person singular present indicative of vetare "forbid," of unknown origin. Used by Roman tribunes who opposed measures of the Senate or magistrates.
A vote that blocks a decision. In the United Nations, for example, each of the five permanent members of the Security Council has the power of veto.
The power of a president or governor to reject a bill proposed by a legislature by refusing to sign it into law. The president or governor actually writes the word veto (Latin for “I forbid”) on the bill and sends it back to the legislature with a statement of his or her objections. The legislature may choose to comply by withdrawing or revising the bill, or it can override the veto and pass the law, by a two-thirds vote in each house.
Note: Originally intended to prevent Congress from passing unconstitutional laws, the veto is now used by the president as a powerful bargaining tool, especially when his objectives conflict with majority sentiment in Congress. (See also checks and balances.)
