House Fails to Override Trump's Vetoes on Water Projects and Congressional Powers
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The House voted 248-177 to uphold President Trump's veto of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which aims to improve water access for southeastern Colorado, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to override. Despite bipartisan support and low costs, most Republicans sided with the veto, citing concerns over federal spending, while Colorado lawmakers criticized the veto as political retaliation.
Topics:nation#bipartisan-support#colorado-water-project#federal-funding#house-vote#politics#trump-veto
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