Senate vote 148 (2016): On Overriding the Veto, S2040

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The bill: S. 2040: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act · proposed by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
What was asked: On Overriding the Veto (this is not always the final vote on the bill)
What happened: Veto Overridden on 2016-09-28 · how each member voted
Where the bill stands now: Became Public Law No: 114-222. (final step reached) its other votes

Question: On Overriding the Veto · A bill to deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, and for other purposes.

Result: Veto Overridden · Yea 97 · Nay 2 · Present 0 · Not voting 2 (majority 2/3)

By party

Party	Yea	Nay	Other / not voting
?	97	2	2

Words on this page, explained (1)

Veto: The power of a president or governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature. Lawmakers can override a veto with a large enough vote (two-thirds of each chamber in Congress).

Plain meanings written from linked sources. All words.

Record fed-us-senate-2016-vote148 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol votes-senate-past