How can a Governor's veto on a Maryland bill be overridden?

• A. Two-Thirds Vote in Both Houses
• B. Three-Fifths Vote in Both Houses
• C. Simple Majority in Both Houses
• D. Vetoes Cannot Be Overridden

Answer: (B)

A veto override in Maryland requires a broad, cross-chamber consensus: the bill must be passed again in each house by at least three-fifths of the elected members. This means the General Assembly must reapprove the measure with a substantial supermajority in both chambers, voting separately. The governor’s objections don’t stand if that high threshold is met, and the bill becomes law despite the veto. This is a larger hurdle than a simple majority, and it’s not limited to a two-thirds standard. Veto overrides are indeed possible, but only when the legislature reaches that three-fifths level in both houses.