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Veto numbers by recent governors
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Tim Pawlenty, 2003-2007, 36 vetoes, one unsuccessful override attempt (does not include last week's veto).
Jesse Ventura, 1999-2002, 54 vetoes, 12 successful overrides, 12 unsuccessful override attempts.
Arne Carlson, 1991-1998, 179 vetoes, 12 unsuccessful override attempts.
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