Niki Tsongas: “``Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the…”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2013

``Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the same shall take effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two-thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill.'' {time} 1020

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Niki Tsongas

Massachusetts

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Jan 15, 2013

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