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Every single US President has signed executive orders (with the exception of Henry Harrison because he was only president for a few months), although they became much more prominent and common after the US Civil War. Please see the the below chart which shows how many executive orders each president passed.
President & Number of Executive Orders Issued
George Washington 8
John Adams 1
Thomas Jefferson 4
James Madison 1
James Monroe 1
John Quincy Adams 3
Andrew Jackson 12
Martin van Buren 10
William Henry Harrison 0
John Tyler 17
James K. Polk 18
Zachary Taylor 5
Millard Fillmore 12
Franklin Pierce 35
James Buchanan 16
Abraham Lincoln 48
Andrew Johnson 79
Ulysses S. Grant 217
Rutherford B. Hayes 92
James Garfield 6
Chester Arthur 96
Grover Cleveland 253
Benjamin Harrison 143
William McKinley 185
Theodore Roosevelt 1,081
William Howard Taft 724
Woodrow Wilson 1,803
Warren G. Harding 522
Calvin Coolidge 1,203
Herbert Hoover 968
Franklin D. Roosevelt 3,522
Harry S. Truman 907
Dwight D. Eisenhower 484
John F. Kennedy 214
Lyndon B. Johnson 325
Richard Nixon 346
Gerald R. Ford 169
Jimmy Carter 320
Ronald Reagan 381
George H.W. Bush 166
Bill Clinton 364
George W. Bush 291
Barack Obama 216+ (subject to increase)
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe only U.S. President who did not pass at least one executive order was William Henry Harrison, who was President for one month.
Average Number of Executive Orders Passed per Year -- Top Ten:
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (290.9)
- Herbert Hoover (242.0)
- Woodrow Wilson (225.4)
- Warren G. Harding (216.4)
- Calvin Coolidge (215.4)
- William Howard Taft (181.0)
- Theodore Roosevelt (144.7)
- Harry S. Truman (116.6)
- Jimmy Carter (80.0)
- John F. Kennedy (75.4)
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∙ 8y agoEvery president, from George Washington on, issued some executive orders. The number issued has greatly increased, from about 4 by Washington to around 3600 by Franklin Roosevelt.
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How many executive orders were signed by the last 5 presidents?
The last five presidents have signed more than 100 executive orders.
How many executive orders has Trump signed?
As of January 20, 2021, President Trump signed 220 executive orders during his presidency.
Why are executive orders useful for presidents?
Executive orders (EO's) are useful to presidents especially in times of war, because it allows them to bypass the lengthy congressional process that would otherwise take place.
Which is not a way in which American presidents have used executive orders?
One way that American presidents have not used executive orders is to declare war. According to the Constitution, the power to declare war is exclusively given to Congress, not to the President.
Did Warren G. Harding use any executive orders?
Harding signed 484 Executive Orders in 2 years 5 months (1921-1923)
What are the executive orders signed by Barack Obama?
First, a word of caution: there are internet rumors that President Obama has signed more executive orders than any president in history (false), declared martial law (false), or signed 900 executive orders (false). In actuality, all presidents sign executive orders, and while the name sounds very serious, most of them are quite mundane-- naming monuments, creating new committees, establishing a new department. The number signed during a four-year term will vary: George H.W. Bush signed 166 of them during his four years in office; Bill Clinton signed 144 of them; George W. Bush signed 171 of them. And at the end of his first term, Mr. Obama had signed a total of 147 of them. To read which executive orders Mr. Obama has signed, some of which include creating a committee to study Health Care Reform, permitting stem cell research, prohibiting certain transactions with North Korea, and improving access to mental health services for returning veterans, I enclose a link to all of the ones he has signed thus far.
Is it true that president Obama has written 900 executive orders?
No, this is an internet myth. The president has signed about 137 executive orders, which is a very typical number for a president at this point in his term.
What are the 77 executive orders Barack Obama has signed?
Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation and Establishing a White House Council in Strong Cities As of 15 October 2012, President Barack H. Obama II has signed 140 Executive Orders, beginning with Executive Order 13489, "Presidential Records", signed on his second day in office, 21 January 2009, and with the latest being Executive Order 13628, "Executive Order from the President regarding Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and Additional Sanctions with respect to Iran", signed on 9 October 2012. A comprehensive listing of President Obama's Executive Orders may be found at the WhiteHouse link below. See related links. A comprehensive listing of all Executive Orders going back to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four administrations (note that the very latest E.O.'s may not be reflected in the list for several weeks or even months after their signing) may be found at the Federal Register in the related link.
Is it true president Obama has written 900 executive orders?
No, that is an internet myth, spread by his political opponents. As of August 30, 2012, he had signed 137 executive orders, a very typical number.
Is Obama's Executive Orders bad or good?
Actually neither. They are very typical. He has not signed an unusual amount, and contrary to internet myths, the vast majority of the orders he has signed are not at all controversial. I enclose a link to the White House website, which shows the most recent orders he has signed.
What are the presidents legislative powers?
AnswerThe President's powers include vetoing, approving legislation, issuing proclamations, and executive orders.
Can you see a list of all executive orders of all presidents?
Yes, you can find a list of all executive orders issued by U.S. presidents on the Federal Register's website. The website provides access to executive orders dating back to 1936, starting with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. However, for earlier executive orders, you might need to consult the Presidential Libraries or the National Archives.
