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Dignitaries gather at the memorial service for U.S. Senator John McCain at the Washington National Cathedral, at which former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama are among those who eulogize McCain.
2018-09-1

The United States Senate and House of Representatives override the veto of President Barack Obama in regards to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. The act narrows the scope of the legal doctrine of foreign sovereign immunity, specifically, in this instance against the sovereign nation of Saudi Arabia. The action is the first such congressional veto override to Obama.
2016-09-28

The U.S. House of Representatives, defying a veto-threat by President Barack Obama, overwhelmingly passes legislation to suspend the Obama administration's program to admit 10,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the country. The bill will now face a vote in the U.S. Senate.
2015-11-19

The U.S. House passes the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 370-58. In addition to funding the U.S. military, the bill contains provisions for sweeping personnel reforms. The previous version of the bill was vetoed by President Barack Obama. Some sources expect swift passage by the U.S. Senate while other sources are not so optimistic.
2015-11-6

The United States Senate approves a motion giving President Barack Obama fast track authority to complete trade negotiations with 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
2015-06-24

The United States Senate passes legislation to allow President Barack Obama to fast track trade negotiations with other countries. [http:--abcnews.go.com-Politics-wireStory-senate-approves-obamas-hard-fought-trade-negotiating-bill-31247978 (AP via ABC News America)]date=August 2019
2015-05-22

The United States Senate passes a budget measure authorising President Barack Obama to equip and train moderate rebels to fight ISIL in Syria.
2014-09-18

U.S. President Barack Obama, the White House Office of Management and Budget, issues a partial shutdown of government agencies after the House and Senate fail to come to an agreement on a spending bill to keep government operations running.
2013-10-1

Further suspicious letters are found addressed to President Barack Obama and to members of the United States Senate.
2013-04-17

President of the United States Barack Obama's "jobs bill" stalls in the Senate.
2011-10-11