The United States Senate has adopted many rules which are not defined in the US Consitution and are often to allow bills to become very complex as well as a hiding place for many items that would never pass if they were standing alone. This system is designed to maintain political power and controll.
The Veto by the President can be overridden by a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress. Otherwise he would be a Dictator. Here is a list of terms used when the US Senate acts to override a Presidentual Veto. Most Americans do not know the details of how the US Senate funcutions. David http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/override_of_a_veto.htm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
