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Senate Opens Vote to Override Milei’s Disability Veto

Opposition leaders say they have the two‑thirds needed to reinstate benefits for people with disabilities.

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Manifestantes sostienen pancartas con la leyenda "No al Veto" frente al Congreso mientras el Senado vota sobre la anulación del veto presidencial a una ley que aumenta las pensiones para personas con discapacidad
El Senado tratará hoy dos temas sensibles

Overview

  • The upper chamber convened after 11 a.m., with provisional president Bartolomé Abdala chairing as Victoria Villarruel exercises the Executive during President Milei’s trip.
  • Deputies rejected the veto on August 20; if the Senate also insists by two‑thirds of those present, the law will take effect in what would be the first successful veto override in 22 years.
  • The measure declares a disability emergency, orders payment of arrears to providers, indexes monthly tariffs to INDEC inflation, and sets non‑contributory disability pensions at 70% of the minimum retirement benefit for about 200,000 beneficiaries.
  • The Congressional Budget Office estimates the fiscal impact at roughly 0.22% to 0.51% of GDP depending on enrollment and implementation details.
  • Senators are also debating a bill to tighten DNU rules by requiring ratification by both chambers within 90 days or the decree lapses, with rejection by either chamber nullifying it, as sector strikes and the ANDIS leaked‑audio case intensify pressure on the government.