House Passes Resolution To Overturn Border Emergency Declaration

The transcript discusses Donald Trump's border emergency declaration, which allowed funds to be redirected from military projects to build a border wall. Congress voted to overturn this declaration, but Trump vetoed the resolution. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized the declaration, citing national security concerns and constitutional issues. The administration's actions were seen as an assault on the separation of powers. Despite efforts, Congress is unlikely to gather the two-thirds majority needed to override a presidential veto.

What was the outcome of the House vote on the measure to overturn Trump's border emergency declaration?

• 210 to 200 against

• 174 to 236 against

• 200 to 210 in favor

• 236 to 174 in favor

How often can lawmakers force a new vote on the resolution as long as the national emergency is ongoing?

• Every six months

• Every two years

• Every year

• Every three months

What was one of the main arguments made by Nancy Pelosi against the emergency declaration?

• It strengthens national security

• It supports military construction

• It violates the separation of powers

• It increases military funding

What amount of military construction funds was redirected to the border wall project?

• $5.6 billion

• $2.5 billion

• $3.6 billion

• $4.5 billion

What is the likelihood of Congress overriding a presidential veto on the resolution?

• Very likely

• Unlikely

• Impossible

• Certain