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scipan

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3. As I understand it

Reply to AverageOldGuy (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 12:24 AM

Jul 3

Congress has to be in session during those 10 days. Otherwise, he can't technically send it back. So, pocket veto if Congress is not in session, and becomes law if they are.

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HELP!! A question about the housing bill Trump will not sign. [View all] AverageOldGuy Jul 2 OP

Off the top of my head, it is ten working days/in session days. RockRaven Jul 2 #1

I think you are correct Fiendish Thingy Jul 2 #2

As I understand it scipan Jul 3 #3