December 30, 2020

Manchin Votes To Move Forward To Override President Trump's Veto Of Defense Bill

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted to move forward in the process to override President Trump’s veto of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senate voted 80-12 in favor of moving forward in the process to override President Trump’s veto. Senator Manchin condemned President Trump’s reckless decision to veto the vital legislation last week.

“This evening, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to move forward in the process to override President Trump’s reckless and selfish veto of the FY21 NDAA. This is the first step in ensuring our servicemembers receive the support they need to protect America from threats at home and abroad. The NDAA has passed with overwhelming bipartisan support for six decades and while the override is not final yet, I am relieved the Senate can come together to support our servicemembers and their families and ensure America and our allies are secure and protected.”