What is required to override a presidential veto?

To successfully override a presidential veto, a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress is required. This means that for a bill to become law despite the president’s veto, at least 67 votes in the Senate and 290 votes in the House of Representatives must be obtained, assuming no vacancies in those chambers. This requirement ensures that a substantial consensus exists among elected representatives before passing legislation that the president has rejected, reflecting the system of checks and balances designed by the Constitution. This process emphasizes the importance of cooperation and support across party lines to enact significant legislation against executive opposition.