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George Washington casts first presidential veto in U.S. history 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1792)


Video: 'Presidential Veto Power Explained'

(Thursday, April 5, 1792) — U.S. President George Washington exercised his power to veto legislation for the first time in the nation’s history today when he refused to sign a bill designed to apportion members of the House. Continue reading George Washington casts first presidential veto in U.S. history 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1792)