Jimmy Carter and the Water Wars: Presidential Influence and the P ...

Chapter 1

The Veto and Presidential Influence

Every Order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in the Case of a Bill.

—The Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 8

The Constitution provides the president of the United States with a limited hand in the legislative process.