Existing studies may have underestimated presidential unilateral power. This article shows Congress consistently exerts veto power over federal regulations, even when the president endorses them.
### Data & Methods
The research tests two models: one assuming Congress can execute a legislative veto; another requiring presidential coalitions for congressional influence.
#### Key Findings
Applying empirical tests reveals consistent evidence of Congressional veto power. This holds true even over actions the President endorses.*
### Why It Matters
This finding challenges conventional understanding by demonstrating:
* The limitations on presidential unilateral power are more significant than previously acknowledged.
* Congressional influence extends beyond statutory constraints.
The article concludes that this evidence suggests existing studies may significantly understate constraints on presidential power.
| Congress and Administrative Policymaking: Identifying Congressional Veto Power was authored by Alex Acs. It was published by Wiley in AJPS in 2019. |
