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Constitution, a bill becomes law about 10 days after it has been presented to the president, even without a signature, as long as it is not vetoed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
A similar measure passed in Maine in April but was ultimately vetoed by the state's governor.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
The U.K. applied again in 1967, but France vetoed the application.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Four months ago, Polis’ office acknowledged as much, noting how two major disaster relief requests were denied and a bill that would have allowed the state to complete a clean water pipeline project was vetoed.
From Slate ● May 21, 2026
While inspecting a fifth apartment, a plane flew overhead, and he immediately vetoed it as being “too noisy.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
