Veto Proof Majorities

Because of an intransigent President who doesn't think Congress even counts, the only numbers that matter are 290 and 67. Those are the 2/3 majorities you need to override a Presidential veto and pass any legislation.

Well, yesterday the Senate passed their education bill, which would roll back federal subsidies to student loan corporations and plow that money into expanding Pell grants. It passed 78-18. After a conference with the House to reconcile the bills, I expect it will pass with similar numbers.

Also, the Senate Finance Committee voted to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The vote was 17-4. That'll move to the full Senate, and I expect similar numbers there.

On these core domestic issues, the veto threat is empty.