When a legislative chamber has a veto-proof majority, it can allow legislators to overturn a gubernatorial veto. This can have significant implications for policymaking. In 2024, legislators in 35 states have a veto-proof majority in one or both legislative chambers. Here's the chamber and partisan breakdown:
- 20 states have a Republican veto-proof majority in both chambers.
- 9 states have a Democratic veto-proof majority in both chambers.
- 3 states have a Republican veto-proof majority in one chamber.
- 3 states have a Democratic veto-proof majority in one chamber.
