The bill was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives after opposition antiwar Democrats abandoned efforts to include in the legislation a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
The Democrats were unable to raise the two-thirds majority necessary to override Bush's veto threat.
THE COMPLETE STORY: RFE/RL's complete coverage of events in Iraq and that country's ongoing transition.
The Democrats were unable to raise the two-thirds majority necessary to override Bush's veto threat.
For his part, Bush applauded the "bipartisan effort to get a emergency supplemental
bill to my desk" before the Memorial Day holiday on May 28.
(compiled from agency reports)
bill to my desk" before the Memorial Day holiday on May 28.
(compiled from agency reports)
Iraq In Transition
Iraq In Transition
THE COMPLETE STORY: RFE/RL's complete coverage of events in Iraq and that country's ongoing transition.
