Can the Legislature override the governors veto? Is there a limit to that privilege?
Yes, the Legislature can override vetoes, including vetoes of line items, as noted in article IV, section 23 of the Minnesota Constitution. The action must receive a two-thirds majority in both houses (90 in the House and 45 in the Senate) in order to achieve this. There is no limit to the privilege, though successfully overriding a veto has been rare over the course of the state’s history. For historical data on vetoes and override attempts, visit the Legislative Library’s Web page Bills Vetoed.
