President Bush vetoed legislation Nov. 2 that would authorize $23 billion for more than 900 Army Corps of Engineers water projects across the country, but congressional leaders, including a key Republican, say they expect the House and Senate to override Bush's action.
The House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in August by a 381-40 vote and the Senate approved it in September, 81-12, majorities that are well above the two-thirds needed to overcome a veto.