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Why was Johnson able to persuade Congress to pass many programs?
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What did President Johnson want Congress to do?
Johnson wanted a lot from Congress, and as a previous Congressman, he generally succeeded in his efforts. The most notable pieces of legislation that Johnson was able to get passed was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (which significantly escalated the war in Vietnam), the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and a variety of Great Society programs.
Who was able to push through many of Kennedy's programs?
Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson
What personal qualities does a negotiator need?
They need to be able to persuade people to do things. They need to be able to persuade people to do things.
Lyndon Johnson how was his relations with Congress?
Lyndon B. Johnson had a strong relationship with Congress during his presidency. As a former Senator himself, he knew how to navigate the legislative process and was able to pass a significant amount of legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. However, his controversial policies related to the Vietnam War strained his relationship with Congress and ultimately led to his decision not to seek re-election in 1968.
Who supported the civil rights act of 1964?
Democrats. Kennedy had gotten the bill moving towards Congress, but Johnson was able to get it through.
What was president Lyndon B. Johnson able to do that john f Kennedy had failed to do?
help democrats to capture both houses of congressto get congress
What was Lyndon B. Johnson able to do that president John F. Kennedy had failed to do?
help democrats to capture both houses of congressto get congress
What was President Lyndon B. Johnson able to do that President John F. Kennedy had to failed to do?
help democrats to capture both houses of congressto get congress
What was President Lyndon B. Johnson able to that President John F. Kennedy had failed to do?
help democrats to capture both houses of congressto get congress
How did Andrew Johnson pick a bad cabinet?
Andrew Johnson did not pick his cabinet. When he became President due to Lincoln's death, he immediately had a cabinet. In fact, Congress passed a law to make it illegal for him to remove them unless he got permission from Congress. The cabinet was not so bad in itself, but they did not respect Johnson and they were able to seize a great deal of power from the President making it impossible for his to rule effectively.
What influences did Lady Macbeth have on Macbeth?
she was able to persuade him to kill the king
What was president lyndon b Johnson able to do that president Kennedy failed to do?
help democrats to capture both houses of congressto get congress
