"Presentment clause"

The "Presentment clause" (Article I, Section 7) is a clause in the United States Constitution that outlines how a bill may become law. It states:

• The bill must be passed in identical form in both the House and Senate and signed by the President
• A 2/3 veto on behalf of both Houses is required to override a Presidential veto
• If while Congress is in session the President does not sign a bill within 10 days (not counting Sundays) of its issuance, it automatically becomes law
• While Congress is adjourned the president may "pocket veto" any bill. In this case he/(she) may figuratively (or literally) "put the bill in his pocket", unsigned. A "pocket veto" cannot be overriden by Congress, and the President may hold the bill indefinitely, never passing it into law.

References

• U.S. Senate: Constitution of the United States[1]