What does the term 'pocket veto' refer to?

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12 Apr 2023
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A pocket veto occurs when the President chooses not to sign a bill passed by Congress and the legislative session ends shortly thereafter, preventing the bill from becoming law. This differs from the Senate or House simply rejecting a bill.

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