President Obama is expected to veto the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline project. He believes the decision should be made by the executive branch. Most Americans support the project. Supporters say it will reduce oversea dependence on oil. Opponents say the pipeline would be a danger to our environment. In this case, if the president vetoes the law, a 2/3 majority vote would be required to override the president's decision.
Overriding a presidential veto requires both houses of congress to approve the bill by a 2/3 majority, according to the US Constitution. This was one of the deep concerns of our founding fathers. They felt no branch of government should seize power and guide a country in their desired way as the colonies once were.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/12/studentnews/sn-content-fri/index.html
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