The Constitution grants the President 10 days to review a measure passed by the Congress. If the President has not signed the bill after 10 days, it becomes law without his signature.
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The Constitution grants the President 10 days to review a measure passed by Congress. If the President has not signed the bill after 10 days, it becomes law without his signature.
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The '''pocket veto''' occurs if the President does not sign a bill during the 10-day period '''and''' Congress adjourns during the 10-day period. In this case, the bill does '''not''' become law.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/pocket_veto.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
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The pocket veto occurs if the President does not sign a bill during the 10-day period and Congress adjourns during the 10-day period. In this case, the bill does not become law.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/pocket_veto.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>