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Bills become law without Trump's signature as Congress uses pro forma sessions
Original: As Congress leans on ‘pro formas,’ bills become law without Trump signature
Congress is using pro forma sessions to allow bills to become law without President Trump's signature, under the constitutional process in which a bill becomes law if the president does not sign it within ten days while Congress remains in session. By holding brief procedural sessions, lawmakers keep Congress technically in session, allowing legislation to take effect without presidential approval and raising questions about the balance of power between the branches.
Why now: It highlights an unusual constitutional maneuver by Congress to enact legislation despite opposition from President Trump.
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