Right, because the Democrat party whips would never spring into action and ensure that they got enough votes to ensure the president's veto stood heading into an election year. Not when they hold 57 senate seats and only need to swing 27 votes. That is inconceivable. Never mind that the Democratic whip in the House of Reps would likely ensure it would not reach the Senate for a override.
In conclusion:
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