After an intense veto from the governor, continued protest and initial "no" votes from three Republicans, NC's third Helene relief bill veto was overridden.

After an intense veto from the governor, continued protest and initial "no" votes from three Republicans, NC's third Helene relief bill veto was overridden.

Senate Bill 382 located an additional $252 million for Hurricane Helene relief, adding to the over $900 million that lawmakers had already set aside or started spending.

Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the bill marks his 12th this year, and lawmakers have overridden all 11 previous vetoes.

What NC House Republicans say about veto override vote after three GOP lawmakers voted against the power shifts and Helene bill last month.

Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 382 was overridden without any debate during Monday's session. Democrats who supported Cooper's veto previously gave lengthy speeches denouncing the proposal last month.