How can a Member reverse a Presidents line item veto?
• Introduce a disapproval bill — Be sure it is in the proper form (it must include all cancellations from the President’s special message) – To qualify for expedited procedures, introduce it within 5 calendar days of session (days both the House and Senate are in session) • Secure floor consideration — If the committee(s) of jurisdiction report(s) within 7 calendar days of session, a Member may move to bring the bill up on the floor after one day of layover — If the committee(s) of jurisdiction fail(s) to report within the 7 calendar days of session, a Member may announce his intention to move to discharge the committee(s) of jurisdiction. That announcement must occur at least one calendar day prior to the motion to discharge • Amend the bill — The only amendments in order on the floor are those that seek to strike one or more reference numbers for cancellations from the bill — In order to offer an amendment, a Member must secure the support of 49 of his colleagues, a quorum being
