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Why two-thirds majority has eluded MPs

Some MP's watch proceedings from outside the house during the voting on finance bill in parliament on Thursday 201th September, 2018. [Photo: Roselyne Obala/Standard]

Overturning a presidential memorandum is no mean feat as it requires MPs to muster the requisite two-thirds majority (233 MPs) to override the head of State's recommendations.

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