Water Bill Veto is Overridden
Nov. 8, 2007 – from WSJ update:
Marking the first time Congress has refused to sustain one of President Bush’s vetoes, the Senate joined the House in overriding his rejection of a popular water resources bill authorizing billions of dollars in flood control, coastal restoration and transportation projects around the nation. The 79-14 roll call presages more fights in the coming weeks as Democrats press for increased domestic spending and restrictions on Iraq war funding.