Democratic control of both chambers following the 2026 midterms has created divided government for the remainder of President Trump's term, with projected Democratic margins of roughly 54 Senate seats and 250-plus House seats falling well short of the two-thirds thresholds required for overrides. This structural reality, combined with the rarity of successful veto overrides even under unified opposition, positions zero or one override as the leading trader outcomes through December 2027. Trump has already issued two vetoes in his second term, both sustained, and has signaled readiness to block Democratic priorities while relying on executive authority. Cross-party support sufficient to reach 290 House votes or 67 in the Senate remains uncommon on contested legislation, though narrow possibilities exist on narrowly tailored or popular measures once the 120th Congress convenes in January 2027.