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Vetoes by President Joseph R. Biden Jr.


President Joseph R. Biden Jr. vetoed 13 bills.

 

118th Congress, 2nd Session (2024)
Bill No.    Subject    Veto Date    Presidential Message    Status
S.J.Res.38    Rule Relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers    Jan 24    S.Doc. 118-10    The Senate sustained the veto on Feb 29 by vote No. 61 (50-47).

H.J.Res.98    Rule Relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status    May 03    H.Doc. 118-135    The House sustained the veto on May 7 by vote No. 185 (214-191).

H.J.Res.109    Rule Relating Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121    May 31    H.Doc. 118-145    The House sustained the veto on Jul 11 by vote No. 355 (228-184).

S.4199    JUDGES Act of 2024    Dec 23    S.Doc. 118-14    unchallenged

118th Congress, 1st Session (2023)
Bill No.    Subject    Veto Date    Presidential Message    Status
H.J.Res.30    Rule on Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights    Mar 20    H.Doc. 118-18    The House sustained the veto on Mar 23 by vote No. 149 (219-200).

H.J.Res.27    Rule on Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States"    Apr 06    H.Doc. 118-26    The House sustained the veto on Apr 18 by vote No. 187 (227-196).

H.J.Res.39    Rule Relating to Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414    May 16    H.Doc. 118-41    The House sustained the veto on May 24 by vote No. 233 (214-205).

H.J.Res.42    Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022    May 25    H.Doc. 118-45    The House sustained the veto on Jun 13 by vote No. 253 (233-197).

H.J.Res.45    Rule Relating to Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans    Jun 07    H.Doc. 118-46    The House sustained the veto on Jun 21 by vote No. 277 (221-206).

S.J.Res.11    Rule Relating to Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards    Jun 14    S.Doc. 118-3    The Senate sustained the veto on Jun 21 by vote No. 167 (50-50).

S.J.Res.9    Rule Relating to the Endangered and Threatened Status of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken    Sep 26    S.Doc. 118-6    The Senate sustained the veto on Sep 28 by vote No. 242 (47-46).

S.J.Res.24    Rule Relating to the Endangered Status of the Northern Long-Eared Bat    Sep 26    S.Doc. 118-7    The Senate sustained the veto on Sep 28 by vote No. 243 (47-45).

S.J.Res.32    Rule Relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)    Dec 19    S.Doc. 118-9    The Senate sustained the veto on Jan 10, 2024 by vote No. 5 (54-45).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Additional information about veto power and procedure can be found in the CRS reports, Veto Override Procedure in the House and Senate (PDF) and Regular Vetoes and Pocket Vetoes: An Overview (PDF).