What is required to override a presidential veto?

• A. A two-thirds majority in both the Senate and the House
• B. A simple majority in the House
• C. A simple majority in the Senate
• D. The President's approval

Answer: (A)

Overriding a presidential veto requires broad, cross-chamber support because the veto signals strong disagreement between Congress and the President. To do it, both the Senate and the House must pass the bill again with a two-thirds vote. This high threshold ensures only bills with wide backing can become law despite the President’s opposition.

If either chamber fails to reach two-thirds, the veto stands and the bill does not become law. A simple majority in one chamber isn’t enough, and the option of the President approving the bill is the normal path when there is no veto. The override is specifically about achieving a two-thirds majority in both chambers.