Though there are enough Republicans in the Ohio House to override vetoes from Gov. Mike DeWine, the legislative body fell short of its goal when it held a special session.

The July 21 session was intended to override three of the vetoes from DeWine, who’s also a Republican.

There was support for only one override, and it was for the least consequential of the three.

An override needs at least 60 votes, and there are 65 House Republicans. Three Republicans didn’t attend the July 21 special session, announced July 8, and state Rep. Scott Oelslager, R-North Canton, voted against the veto.

Of the three absent, state Rep. Jason Stephens, R-Kitts Hill and a former House speaker, didn’t plan to vote in favor of overriding the vetoes.

The single override passed 61-28 and would eliminate the a

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