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TermDefinitionAcronym
VetoAn objection by the Governor to an act passed by the Legislature.
Veto OverrideIf the Governor vetoes an act, the Legislature may override the veto by a vote of two-thirds in each house.
Veto, Line ItemThe Governor may choose to veto specific items in a general appropriations act or any specific appropriation in a substantive act containing an appropriation.
VoteThe Constitution requires that on final passage of a bill, the vote of each member shall be entered on the Journal.  Types of votes include the following:  Extraordinary Vote:  Certain measures require more than a simple majority vote for passage; thus, such measures are said to require an "extraordinary vote."  For example, it takes two-thirds of the members voting to override the Governor's veto or to move to waive the requirement for readings of a bill on separate days.  Favorable Vote:  The act of approving a pending legislative matter.  Tie Vote:  An equal number of legislators vote for and against a bill, amendment, or motion.  The measure dies, having failed to receive a majority vote.  Unfavorable Vote:  The act of disapproving a pending legislative matter.  Voice Vote:  An oral vote is allowed on some legislative issues such as motions, amendments, and resolutions.  A voice vote cannot be used for passage of bills or joint resolutions.
Vote BoardThe electronic voting display located in each Chamber that shows how legislators vote on measures.

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