Democrats Near Veto-Proof Majority in House After Midterm Wins

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Democrats are projected to win roughly 260 House seats in Tuesday's midterm elections, potentially positioning them to override President Donald Trump's vetoes with support from just 30 Republican lawmakers. A two-thirds majority in both chambers—290 House votes and 67 Senate votes—is required to bypass a presidential veto. Democrats are on track to secure at least 250 House seats, with 29 races still undecided as of Thursday. Trump posted a "VETO" hat image on election night as Democratic majorities appeared imminent in both chambers. The president's veto power remains Republicans' primary defense against Democratic legislative plans.


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