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Republicans and Democrats deliver blow to Trump's National Emergency

Therefore, President Donald Trump has vowed a veto—an act he has not yet taken as president. But enough Republicans in Congress are expected to block any veto override attempt.

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as he departs on travel to Kansas City, Missouri from the White House in Washington, U.S - Photo: Jim Young/REUTERS

English | 14-03-19 | 16:34 | Reuters | Actualizada | 14-03-19 | 16:34 |

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The U.S. Senate on Thursday joined the House of Representatives in passing legislation that would defy President Donald Trump by terminating the national emergency on the southern border that he declared on February 15 .

U.S. President Donald Trump declares National Emergency

Trump has vowed a veto

—an act he has not yet taken as president.

VETO!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 14, 2019

But enough Republicans in Congress are expected to block any veto override attempt . A two-thirds vote of the House and Senate are needed overturn a presidential veto .

I look forward to VETOING the just passed Democrat inspired Resolution which would OPEN BORDERS while increasing Crime, Drugs, and Trafficking in our Country. I thank all of the Strong Republicans who voted to support Border Security and our desperately needed WALL!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 14, 2019

The Senate voted 59-41 to end the emergency.

Today, I was proud to sign legislation making it clear – once again – that the Congress is committed to protecting the separation of powers in our Constitution & rejecting the President’s #FakeEmergency. pic.twitter.com/fjkX9VhqOM
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) 14 de marzo de 2019