Donald Trump vetoes defence bill, setting up possible override vote

Donald Trump vetoed the defence policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress

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1 min read Last Updated : Dec 24 2020 | 8:07 AM IST

President Donald Trump has vetoed the annual defence policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress and potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency.

The bill affirms 3 per cent pay raises for US troops and authorises more than USD 740 billion in military programmes and construction.

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Topics :Donald TrumpUSAUS Congress

First Published: Dec 24 2020 | 7:55 AM IST

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