What is required to override a presidential veto?

To override a presidential veto, Congress must achieve a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This high threshold is intentionally set by the framers of the Constitution to ensure that only legislation with significant bipartisan support can bypass the President's objection.

This requirement reflects the importance of checks and balances within the federal government. It is designed to prevent a simple majority from easily overturning the President’s decision, thereby encouraging consensus and careful consideration of proposed laws. The other options, such as a simple majority or a unanimous vote in both houses, do not meet the constitutional criteria for overriding a veto, and a majority of state governors does not play a role in this legislative process.