How can a veto be overridden?

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How can a veto be overridden?

A veto can be overridden only with a supermajority in both chambers. In Georgia, that means two-thirds of the members elected to each chamber must vote in favor of the bill after the governor’s veto. If both chambers achieve that two-thirds threshold, the veto is overridden and the bill becomes law despite the governor’s action. A 3/5 vote isn’t enough, and a simple majority won’t meet the required two-thirds standard. Unanimous consent is not required and isn’t how overrides are typically accomplished.

A veto can be overridden only with a supermajority in both chambers. In Georgia, that means two-thirds of the members elected to each chamber must vote in favor of the bill after the governor’s veto. If both chambers achieve that two-thirds threshold, the veto is overridden and the bill becomes law despite the governor’s action. A 3/5 vote isn’t enough, and a simple majority won’t meet the required two-thirds standard. Unanimous consent is not required and isn’t how overrides are typically accomplished.

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