veto

Four bills were pocket vetoed this session. Here they are . . .

Bills that receive a pocket veto are conclusively dead.

Samuel Stettheimer

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June 26, 2023

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Governor’s veto of SB94 highlights focus on children’s long-term success

"Ivey’s veto sent a message to the children, teachers, and parents of Alabama that we are not going to stand idly by for two years."

Tim McCartney

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May 31, 2021

Governor signs more bills into law

Gov. Kay Ivey signed the education supplemental appropriation, the wine shipment bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill.

Brandon Moseley

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May 14, 2021

Senate votes to override Trump’s defense funding bill veto

The motion to override was successful 81 to 13. Forty Republicans, 40 Democrats and one independent voted to override.

Brandon Moseley

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January 2, 2021

Senate poised to vote to override Trump veto of the NDAA

Trump unexpectedly vetoed the NDAA just before Christmas, but the veto was overridden by the House.

Brandon Moseley

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December 30, 2020

Sewell votes to override Trump veto

"I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the president’s reckless veto," Sewell said.

Brandon Moseley

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December 29, 2020

House expected to override Trump’s defense spending bill veto

The $740 billion legislation authorizes funding for national defense priorities including funding for the nation’s military.

Brandon Moseley

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December 28, 2020

Shutdown nears as Trump resists signing spending, COVID relief bill

Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown.

Brandon Moseley

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December 27, 2020

National Grange praises Congress for broadband funding

"Congress has recognized the plight of rural Americans and the digital divide that separates them from the rest of the country."

Brandon Moseley

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December 24, 2020