What is required to override a gubernatorial veto?

• A. A simple majority in both chambers
• B. A two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate
• C. Unanimous consent of both chambers
• D. A statewide referendum

Answer: (B)

In Georgia, overriding a gubernatorial veto requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers. This high threshold ensures the legislature can only reverse a veto when there is broad, cross-chamber support, reflecting a strong consensus beyond party lines. If either chamber fails to reach two-thirds, the veto stands and the bill does not become law.

Why the other options don’t fit: a simple majority in both chambers would make overrides too easy to achieve and could undermine the governor’s veto power. Unanimous consent is far more demanding than the rule actually requires and would make overrides nearly impossible. A statewide referendum is a direct democracy tool used for voter decisions on certain issues, not a mechanism for legislative overrides of a veto.