Senate Vote To Override Trump Emergency Declaration Veto Fails

President Trump issued a National Emergency Declaration in February to access government funds for a US-Mexico border wall, bypassing Congress. Both the House and Senate passed a resolution to overturn this declaration, but Trump vetoed it in September. An override attempt failed as it did not achieve the required two-thirds majority in the Senate. This marks the second unsuccessful attempt by Congress to terminate the emergency declaration. Lawmakers can force a new vote every six months as long as the emergency is ongoing.

What was the purpose of President Trump's National Emergency Declaration regarding the US-Mexico border?

• To bypass Congress for border wall funding

• To enhance border security technology

• To increase military presence at the border

• To improve trade relations with Mexico

What action did both the House and the Senate take in response to the National Emergency Declaration?

• They passed a resolution to overturn it

• They supported the declaration

• They ignored the declaration

• They requested more information

What was required for Congress to successfully override President Trump's veto?

• Support from the Vice President

• Approval from the Supreme Court

• A two-thirds majority in both chambers

• A simple majority in both chambers

How often can lawmakers force a new vote on the resolution to terminate the emergency declaration?

• Every year

• Every month

• Every two years

• Every six months

What was the outcome of the Senate vote to override the veto?

• The veto was overridden

• The veto was upheld

• The vote was unanimous

• The vote was postponed