Kansas Senate president celebrates veto override by ringing bell outside House, angering Democrats

By: Sherman Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 852

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson ignited fury among House Democrats when he rang a ceremonial bell Friday outside the House chamber to celebrate a veto override.

Masterson, who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor, offered “no apologies.”

Video obtained by Kansas Reflector shows Masterson lurked by the House door as Republicans led an 87-37 override of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 368, which offers a tax break for …

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