Vermont Governor Vetoes Instant-Runoff Bill

April 4th, 2008

On April 4, Vermont Governor James Douglas, a Republican, vetoed SB 108, which would have provided that Vermont use Instant-Runoff voting in congressional general elections. Thanks to Rob Richie for the news.

5 Responses to “Vermont Governor Vetoes Instant-Runoff Bill”

  1. Tom Yager Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    The Democrats have a veto-proof majority in the state Senate, and if you add the Democrats, the Progressives, and the Independents in the House, there’s another veto-proof majority. I don’t want to hear any excuses about the votes not being there.

  2. NE Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    I agree, they better override that veto.

  3. Stine Says:
    April 5th, 2008 at 3:49 am

    I think Douglas won his first term based partially on vote splitting. It would make sense that he’d veto the bill.

  4. GreenCutip Says:
    April 5th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    (expletive)

    Dem/Rep agenda:

    1. Stay in power at all costs
    2. Policy

    Oy.

  5. Bob Richard Says:
    April 8th, 2008 at 9:24 am

    Tom Yager says: The Democrats have a veto-proof majority in the state Senate, and if you add the Democrats, the Progressives, and the Independents in the House, there’s another veto-proof majority.

    Maybe so, but the original vote was not enough to override in at least one house (I forget which one). Apparently, not all Democrats are on board.

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