Posted by Bill on 9/24/2006, 8:37 am Friend Bob Hodgdon tells us that Governor Sebelius worked the phones It's interesting to look at the party mix of the vote. Thirteen of 83 Regardless of the reasons why, the veto has been overriden and the bill
Congratulations to Kansas for joining the ranks of States that recognize
lawful concealed carry. The State Senate voted for the override by 30 to
10, a margin of three votes. The State House vote was 91 to 33, seven
votes over the two-thirds required to override the veto. The law goes into
effect on July 1, 2007.
furiously, calling every outstanding marker she could rustle up to have her
veto sustained, but to no avail. This is the second time Sebelius has
vetoed a CCW bill. Her predecessor, Republican Bill Graves, vetoed a
similar bill in 1997.
Republicans -- 16 percent -- voted to sustain the Democrat's veto, while 21
of 42 Democrats voted to override their own party's veto. That's a
sigificant breakdown of party discipline on the Democrats' side. It's
certainly not helpful to Sebelius's long-term plans. She has been
mentioned as a potential candidate for national office, perhaps even
President -- a political point that may helped the CCW cause. The
Republicans may have found it easier to vote to override her veto knowing
that they could be sticking a pin in her ambitions.
will become law. Congratulations, Kansas! We consider this CCW permit is
a good first step and look forward to further restoration of Second
Amendment rights.
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