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North Carolina Senate Republicans Override Dem Gov’s Veto Of Their Power Grab
North Carolina Senate Republicans on Monday voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent veto of a Republican-passed bill designed to
NC Senate overrides Cooper veto of Helene relief bill that also strips powers from top Democrats
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would strip powers away from the governor, attorney general and other offices that Democrats won during the 2024 election.
As protesters shout, NC Senate Republicans override Cooper veto of powers-stripping bill
The North Carolina Senate voted to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday amid protests, the latest example of Republicans using their supermajority power after election results indicated they will lose it next month. The House would have to take a similar vote before Cooper’s veto is overturned and the bill becomes law.
North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor
North Carolina legislative Republicans are closing in on enacting a measure that would erode powers of the incoming governor and other statewide Democratic officials who got elected last month.
Amid protests, Senate overrides Cooper's veto of bill stripping power from governor, other Democratic officials
The override effort must still pass the House for the changes to become law. That vote could be tougher; three House Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against the bill.
Despite protests, NC Senate overrides Cooper’s veto of bill that shifts executive power
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a wide-ranging bill shifting power and authority within state government. The vote was 30-19 with one excused absence.
Outgoing North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Give GOP More Power
The legislation would notably revoke the authority of the governor's successor to appoint members to the state elections board.
Gov. Cooper vetoes western NC funding bill, calling it a ‘sham’
While the bill would have allocated $227 million for western North Carolina hurricane relief, the governor points to the bill was a ruse to dwindle the power of the incoming governor.
North Carolina’s governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed Republican-backed legislation that weakens the powers of several Democrats slated to hold statewide offices next year.
Senate meets to override Cooper's veto of bill stripping power from governor, other Democratic officials
If the veto override passes the Senate it would still have to pass the House before being enacted. That vote could be tougher; three House Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against the bill.
North Carolina Senate overrides Cooper veto of Helene relief bill that also strips powers from top Democrats
Senate Bill 382 located an additional $252 million for Hurricane Helene relief, adding to the over $900 million that lawmakers had already set aside or started spending.
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