Question

Suppose a bill arrives on the desk of the president of the United States. It originated in the Senate. He decides on a pocket veto. This will be possible for him only if

A. the Senate is in recess, but about to convene.
B. the House still has the bill in committee.
C. Congress is about to adjourn.
D. the House has not passed the Senate bill.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. the House has not passed the Senate bill.

Pocket vetoes are possible if the bill has not yet been voted or passed and is usually done by the president or governors.