in this play, but in the short run it would appear the president has the upper hand to take the next steps, but congress will do more and make this an ongoing border battle fight and we re into campaign season and that dove tails for both parties as an issue they want to litigate. march 26th is when the house will vote to override the veto. as we discussion this emergency declaration, i want to step back and analyze it s significance. i want to turn to john mechum been take a look at the vetoes from recent presidents. george w bush had four.