North Carolina Senate, Roy Cooper and Republicans

As protesters shout, NC Senate Republicans override Cooper veto of powers-stripping bill
The North Carolina Senate voted to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday amid protests, the latest example of Republicans using their supermajority power after election results indicated they will lose it next month. The House would have to take a similar vote before Cooper’s veto is overturned and the bill becomes law.
North Carolina Senate Republicans Override Dem Gov’s Veto Of Their Power Grab
North Carolina Senate Republicans on Monday voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent veto of a Republican-passed bill designed to
NC Senate overrides Cooper veto of Helene relief bill that also strips powers from top Democrats
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would strip powers away from the governor, attorney general and other offices that Democrats won during the 2024 election.
Amid protests, Senate overrides Cooper's veto of bill stripping power from governor, other Democratic officials
The override effort must still pass the House for the changes to become law. That vote could be tougher; three House Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against the bill.
Despite protests, NC Senate overrides Cooper’s veto of bill that shifts executive power
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a wide-ranging bill shifting power and authority within state government. The vote was 30-19 with one excused absence.

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