Event
JASTA veto and override, 2016
Congress overrode President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.
- Dates
- 23–28 Sep 2016
- Wikidata
- Q24526089
Connections 2
involved
- Barack Obama vetoed the bill on 23 September 2016 Primary record 1
- U.S. Congress overrode the veto on 28 September 2016 Scholarship & press 2
Timeline 1 date
- 23–28 Sep 2016 JASTA veto and override, 2016
Proof 2 sources
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Veto Message from the President — S.2040, United States government, 23 Sep 2016.
Primary record
I am returning herewith without my approval S. 2040, the "Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act" (JASTA)
I have deep sympathy for the families of the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11), who have suffered grievously.
The JASTA would be detrimental to U.S. national interests more broadly, which is why I am returning it without my approval.
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Congress overrides Obama veto for the first time in his presidency, CBS News, 28 Sep 2016.
Scholarship & press
Senators overrode the veto in a 97-1 vote.
The House overrode the veto in a 348-77 vote later in the day.
This marks the first time Congress has successfully overridden a veto from Mr. Obama.
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