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Congress to vote Thursday on overriding Lula's veto of Dosimetry Bill

2 sources · 29 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

The National Congress will vote on Thursday (April 30) on whether to override Lula's veto of the Dosimetry Bill, a project that could reduce sentences for those convicted in the January 8 acts. The opposition claims to have sufficient votes to override the veto, while the PT is working to maintain it.

The Dosimetry Bill, authored by Deputy Marcelo Crivella, was presented in the context of discussions about sentences applied to those involved in the January 8 acts and changes progression rules for convicted individuals. President Lula fully vetoed the project in January arguing that the proposal could weaken accountability for anti-democratic acts.

1. What we know (2)

Congress will hold a joint session to analyze the veto on Thursday (April 30)

2 sources Brasil de Fato Poder360

Pedro Uczai (PT-SC) defends maintaining the veto

2 sources Brasil de Fato Poder360
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB) defends overriding the veto and believes the change could reduce institutional conflicts

Reported by: Brasil de Fato
Did not cover: Poder360

The opposition estimates having 330 votes in the Chamber and 58 in the Senate to override the veto

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: Brasil de Fato
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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