Although post-civil war presidents were mostly compliant regarding requests for executive information by the US Congress, President Grant believed one such request so much pure harassment and refused a particular Congressional request for executive information. It seemed that the House was resentful over Grant's Summer retreat to Long Branch, New Jersey. They demanded to how many executive acts he performed while away from Washington DC. Grant rejected the request as being trivial and spiteful.
Congress can refuse his request
"Refuse to comply" means refusing to follow or adhere to a request, rule, law, or instruction. It indicates a reluctance or refusal to do what is being asked or required.
congress
refuse to sign it into law.
Because that's how they roll
There are many ways Congress sought to limit the power of the executive branch. These are as follows: 1) Congress can override the veto of the president; 2) Congress can refuse to confirm presidential appointments; 3) Congress can impeach the president; 4) Congress can refuse to ratify presidential treaties.
The veto
He can sign it, refuse to sign it or send it back to Congress unsigned with his objections.
It is not illegal to refuse to submit to a breath or blood test in Texas. You have the right to refuse such tests. However, there are civil penalties which may automatically apply if you refuse to comply with a law enforcement request to take such a test. Your driver's license can be revoked for 180 days for a first offense refusal to take the breathalyzer test.
President Eisenhower believed that states must be forced to comply with federal law if they refuse to obey.-Novanet
The ability of the president and executive officials to withhold information from or refuse to appear before Congress or the courts.
the president can refuse to sign any law proposed by the congress