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For most of the time while Johnson was in office the congress was not even "seated" in 1865. When the congress did get back in session Johnson had already handled many of the problems at that time.
President Johnson's former experience in congress made him a strong politician. As a result, he fought for civil rights and did not want to take "no" for an answer.
President Johnson used his political skills to pressure Congress to pass the act.
President Johnson used his political skills to pressure Congress to pass the act. (Nova Net)?
no, he vetoed it and then Congress overrode the veto
Congress passed the civil rights act of 1866 over the President's veto.
Congress passed the civil rights act of 1866 over the President's veto.
Congress passed the civil rights act of 1866 over the President's veto.
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It showed how powerful Congress was compared to the president. or It put them in conflict with President Johnson.
Frustrated by Johnson's actions, Congress proposed the Fourteenth Amendment to the states, and the amendment was ratified in 1868. As the conflict between the branches of government grew, Congress passed the Tenure of Office Act, restricting Johnson's ability to fire Cabinet officials.
It led to conflict with the republican congress
Andrew Johnson, Lincoln's vice-President, sympathized with the south. The republican Congress was upset that Johnson refused to work with Congress to "reconstruct" the nation. Instead, Johnson tried to do it all himself. As a result, he was impeached later in his term.
Andrew Johnson, Lincoln's vice-President, sympathized with the south. The republican Congress was upset that Johnson refused to work with Congress to "reconstruct" the nation. Instead, Johnson tried to do it all himself. As a result, he was impeached later in his term.
It Put Them In Conflict With President Johnson (: .Tara Elizabeth Douglas <3
it led to conflict with Republican congress
The House is the body of Congress that has the power to impeach a president.