Walsh against Bush's veto of the S-CHIP Bill

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Republican Congressman James Walsh will join members of the opposing party to try and override President Bush's veto of the S-CHIP Bill.

House Democrats voted to increase spending for the S-CHIP program by $35 billion over five years.

Bush wants just a $5 billion increase.

The State Children's Health Insurance Program offers health coverage to kids from families with incomes of up to 200% of the poverty level.

Despite his strong view, Walsh doesn't think there will be enough votes to override the president's veto.

"I voted for it, and I will vote again to override. Now whether the votes are there to override, I don't know, I don't believe they are. And If they're not, then we have to again, have a negotiation, hopefully we can get a compromise that everyone can agree to. Because we don't want this program to expire, it's really important," said Walsh

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is vowing to pass new legislation if the override effort fails.

The President has said he might consider more funding for the program, but only under certain conditions.