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Tennessee House fails to override governor’s Bible bill veto
By Joel Ebert — April 20, 2016
Most states require a two-thirds vote to override a gubernatorial veto. Tennessee is just one of six that require a simple majority.
Muslims criticize Bloomberg veto of NYPD watchdog
By Omar Sacirbey — July 25, 2013
(RNS) Muslim-American civil rights groups are criticizing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for vetoing a bill on Tuesday that would have created an independent inspector general to oversee the New York City Police Department.
N.J. lawmakers approve gay marriage, but veto looms
By Tracy Gordon — February 17, 2012
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) Even as Gov. Chris Christie's threat of a "swift" veto looms, gay rights activists are celebrating after the state Assembly voted on Thursday (Feb. 16) on a bill to legalize same sex marriage in New Jersey. By Maryanne Spoto.
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