Congress and the Legislative Veto: Choices Since the Chadha Decision

One of the primary institutional developments in twentieth century U.S. politics has been the emergence and growth of the legislative veto. Admittedly, the process of growth often has been marked by conflict over the legality of the veto, the consequences of its use, or both. Nonetheless, from the 1930s through the 1970s, the history of the veto successfully combined both continuing controversy and expanding use. ¹