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With blocked emergency declaration, Senate delivers Trump a ‘stunning rebuke’
The Senate defied President Trump on Thursday, with 12 Republicans helping form a decisive majority to block his declaration of a national emergency over immigration. But the 59-41 vote wasn't a large enough majority to overturn a veto, and Trump…
How Trump fits into the history of presidential vetoes
Presidents who have issued a high number of vetoes have often done so in response to pushback from members of Congress, whether it’s within their own party or an opposing party.
WATCH: Senate votes to block Trump’s emergency declaration
Several Republicans have said they will join Democrats in voting to block the president's emergency declaration that would steer $3.6 billion to building border barriers.
Trump’s emergency declaration faces a Senate vote. Here’s what to expect
For Republican senators, the vote on President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration presents a dilemma, pitting concerns over balance of power and military construction funds against loyalty to the president.
The House of representatives approved the legislation 245 to 182.
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