Tell Your Rep To Override Trump’s Veto — An Attack on Democracy

By MUUSJN on Sunday, March 24th, 2019

Tell Your Representative to Vote to OVERRIDE  Trump’s Veto

BACKGROUND

On February 15th, President Donald Trump declared a “national emergency” to allow himself to grab billions of dollars already appropriated by Congress to build his unpopular wall between the U.S. and Mexico.  More than two-thirds of Americans don’t think the wall should be a priority.  On February 26th the House passed a joint resolution to terminate the national emergency by a vote of 245 to 182. On March 14th, the Senate also passed it (59- 41) with 12 Republicans voting with Democrats. Trump vetoed this resolution on March 15th.  

The House is scheduled to hold a veto override vote on Tuesday March 26th; a two thirds majority is needed for it to pass.  While courts will likely determine the ultimate decision about checking President Trump’s power grab, how much Congress resists can play a part in restoring democracy. 

What You Can Do Now: Call Your U.S. Representative BEFORE 3/26/19

CALL: (202) 224-3121  (Congressional Switchboard)

or Click HERE for list of Michigan Representatives

Tell Your Representative:
  1. There is no crisis at the border. It is a fake, manufactured crisis;
  2. With his veto of Congress’s resolution to override his emergency declaration, Trump is undermining the balance of power between the President and Congress;
  3. Urge your Representative to VOTE YES to override Trump’s veto. 

THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP FOR DEMOCRACY

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