Veto – Action that can be taken by the President. If the President does not approve of a bill or joint resolution, the President returns it with objections to the chamber of origin, where the bill may be reconsidered. It must receive approval of two-thirds of both chambers to become law. When Congress has adjourned, the President may pocket veto a bill by refusing to sign it.

Vote – A recorded vote is one in which each member’s stand is individually known. In the Senate, this is done by a roll call vote of the entire membership. The House uses an electronic voting system for voting. In either the House or the Senate, members can conduct a voice vote by answering either “aye” or “no” in chorus. The presiding officer then decides the vote.