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House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of 2021 Defense Policy Bill

The House voted late Monday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense spending bill for 2021. The override measure, passed by a 322-87 vote, is now headed to the Senate for consideration, where Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has indicated that his chamber would vote on Tuesday to override Trump’s veto. The override would …

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McConnell to Call for Defense Bill Vote Despite Trump Veto Threat

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Monday that the Senate will consider the the $740 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) despite President Donald Trump’s threat to veto the bill if it doesn’t terminate special protections for social media platforms. Speaking on the Senate floor, McConnell listed the mammoth defense bill, which is approved by Congress …

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