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Strip Mining Bill / Vote To Override Veto Postponed #37282

ABC Evening News for Wednesday, May 21, 1975
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(Studio) Democratic House leaders decide to postpone vote to try and override President' veto of strip mining bill. Postponement may signify new recognition of where power really lies between Congress and White House
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner

(Capitol Hill) Democratic leaders barely get full House to agree to postponement of vote to override strip mining veto. Representative Tip O'Neill explains reason House didn't have enough votes. Representative John Rhodes says this Congress inept. Democrats unable to override single presidential veto this year
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

Reporter(s):
Donaldson, Sam;
Reasoner, Harry
Duration:
00:01:40

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