Veto

Executive rejection of a legislative proposal or joint resolution submitted for legal approval. Should an executive reject a measure, it can attain legal status only if the House and Senate individually vote (by a two-thirds majority) to overturn the rejection. An alternative type of executive rejection – an indirect rejection – happens if the legislature has concluded its session and cannot reconvene, and the executive fails to approve the legislative proposal within the mandated ten-day timeframe (excluding Sundays).

Star Print

Star prints are revised reproductions of congressional publications. Star prints replace the original version of a report, document, print, or hearing. Corrected reproductions may be recognized by one or more stars and occasionally the phrase “Star Print” at the lower left corner of official paper and PDF title pages or covers. Web-friendly bill texts show stars in the top left margin (e.g., Star print of 114SRes22).