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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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.
Refer to: What are the main causes of conflict between the President and Congress?
Conflict: Rebellion. Resolution: Death.
Members of Congress often have ideas very different from the president about what constitutes desirable public policy.
it led to conflict with Republican congress
they did not share the same goals on reconstruction
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President Ronald Reagan