House Rejects Trump Veto of Defense Bill; Vote Sets Stage for 1st Override of Presidency

The House of Representatives dealt a blow to President Donald Trump on Monday by rejecting his veto of a defense bill, setting the stage for the Senate to deliver the first veto override of his presidency.

The Democratic-controlled House voted 322-87 to override Trump's veto of the $740.5 billion bill, with 109 members of the president's own party siding with Democrats.

A similar motion will be introduced in the Republican-majority Senate, where it will also have to gain two-thirds support to override the president's veto.

The National Defense Authorization Act, which includes funding for military projects and a pay rise for troops, was passed this month 335-78 in the House and 84-13 in the Senate.