"In these situations, the constitution gives the president a binary choice. He can either sign a bill into law, or veto it and return it to the Congress with his objections. In the case of the COVID omnibus, President Trump is trying to approve the bill and return it to Congress, asking for a list of rescissions. But he's unlikely to get Congress to follow through on this request at this late date."
Author
Aaron C. Jones
Former Director of Congressional Relations
Congressional Relations
The Wilson Center’s office of Congressional Relations works to maintain a vibrant relationship with Members of Congress and their staffs. We organize and run a series of educational programs led by Wilson Center experts, ranging from seminars to private briefings, with the purpose of increasing congressional staffers’ knowledge of foreign policy. We also coordinate outreach to Capitol Hill, including testimonies by Wilson Center scholars and briefings specifically for Members of Congress. Read more
