A pocket veto happens to a bill when that has been passed by Congress but devoted by the president.
<u>Explanation:</u>
When the house is in session the members of the Congress has the rights to propose a bill. After that the Bill will be sponsored by one of the members. Then the members will try to gain support from the other members.
After that vote is taken among the members and then it is passed to the senate. If the bill reaches the President for signature and if he signs it becomes enrolled. If devoted to the President and it is not adjourned. Then a pocket veto happens where a pocket veto occurs and the bill dies.
Branch Rickey felt that his character was just as important as his baseball skills. Jackie Robinson was chosen to "break the color barrier" and he would need to be a strong individual and be able to avoid confrontation. He knew that Jackie Robinson would have to endure a lot of hostility and insults.