How many people live in the United States? As of July 2013, the population of the United Stated was estimated to be just over 316 million people. In October 2014, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the population had surpassed 319 million.
âItâs unusual for a president to have his veto overridden when his approval rating is actually strong, but this demonstrates that members of Congress are looking ahead to their own re-election and are ready to move on and distance themselves from the president,â Rose said in a phone interview.
The pocket veto is an absolute veto that cannot be overridden. The veto becomes effective when the President fails to sign a bill after Congress has adjourned and is unable to override the veto.