Which statement accurately describes Barack Obama's veto history?

a. Obama has issued very few vetoes and has not had any vetoes overridden.
b. Obama has issued very few vetoes, but all of them have been overridden.
c. When compared with other presidents, Obama is close to the fiftieth percentile in terms of presidential vetoes and veto overrides.
d. Obama has issued more vetoes than most other presidents and several of them have been overridden.

Answer: a

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