Water Resources Development Act
President Bush will get a chance to reject legislation authorizing some $21 billion in national water projects, including an Asian carp barrier to the Great Lakes and many others that would impact the Midwest.
The Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act by a vote of 81-to-12. It would seem the Act has a veto-proof majority, since only 67 votes would be needed to overcome the president’s veto.
The House approved the legislation 381-to-40, a majority also capable of overcoming the president’s veto, which he threatened because of the cost of the legislation. The Senate vote came on the same day the president warned Congress he would veto spending measures if they cost more than what he has authorized.
September 27, 2007 7:13 AM | Category: Great Lakes, Politics