
House Republicans fail to override Biden's 1st presidential veto
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The Republican-led House failed on Thursday to override President Joe Biden's veto of a resolution that would have prevented retirement fund managers from accounting for certain social factors when making investment decisions.
The vote was 219-200 in favor of overcoming the veto, but a two-thirds majority vote is needed.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the only Democrat who voted yes. Fifteen members did not vote.
The House initially passed H.J. Res. 30 on Feb. 28 with the support of all Repub
The Republican-led House failed on Thursday to override President Joe Biden's veto of a resolution that would have prevented retirement fund managers from accounting for certain social factors when making investment decisions.
The vote was 219-200 in favor of overcoming the veto, but a two-thirds majority vote is needed.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the only Democrat who voted yes. Fifteen members did not vote.
The House initially passed H.J. Res. 30 on Feb. 28 with the support of all Repub