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The Congress first overrode a presidential veto - that is, passed a bill into law notwithstanding the President's objections - on March 3, 1845.
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How were members of congress chosen in 1748?
Congress didn't exist yet in 1748. The First Continental Congress of the United States met for the first time in 1774 and were just representatives of the 13 colonies. The first elected congress, senate and President didn't happen until 1789.
Which amendment allows residents of Washington D.C. to vote in Presidential elections?
The 23rd Amendment gave DC residents the right to vote in presidential elections. Congress' fear of a civilian revolt in Washington kept it without any rights until 1961, when the 23rd amendment to the Constitution for the first time allowed DC the right to vote in presidential elections.
Presidential Election or 1840 - why was it considered the first modern election?
both parties for the first time widely campainged among all eligible voters
Do congress get a new number every time the president is elected?
The short answer is yes, but also know that Congress is elected every two years and gets a new number each time. Every other congressional election -- that is, once every four years -- there is also a presidential election that coincides with the congressional elections and again congress gets a new number.
Where was the first presidential ingauration held?
Philadelphia
The first time Congress ever passed an override of a presidential veto was when?
The Congress first overrode a presidential veto - that is, passed a bill into law notwithstanding the President's objections - on March 3, 1845.
How did congress react to Johnson vetoes of radical republican bills in 1866?
In 1866 President Johnson made the bold move to veto the extension of the Freedman Bureau. This caused the radical Republicans to, for the first time ever, over turn the Presidents veto.
Where is john Adams presidential library?
He doesn't have one. The presidential library system began in 1939 well past the time of Adams. The Library of Congress does have a room named after him.
Why was Washington DC not represented in the presidential election until 1961?
Congress' fear of a civilian revolt in Washington kept it without any rights until 1961, when the 23rd amendment to the Constitution for the first time allowed DC the right to vote in presidential elections.
First time Congress declared war was for which war Last time Congress declared war was for what war?
First was the war of 1812, last was WW2.
Does congress have the power to cancel presidential elections during war time?
if u had a chose were would u live right ur answers
What were the firsts associated with the 1960 presidential election?
The campaign included the first televised presidential debates.It was the first time a Roman Catholic was elected President.It was the first time a 43-year-old was elected President.It was the first time Alaska and Hawaii voted in a presidential election.It was the first time the candidate who won the most states did not win the election.JFK was the only President who was born after four of his successors (Johnson, Nixon, Ford & Reagan).
What year did the presidential inauguration take place at the capitol for the first time?
1801
When was the first time Congress met?
The Congress met for the first time at New York City's Federal Hall on March 4, 1789. ( before George Washington was inaugurated )
Where was the first presidential oath administered?
George Washington was sworn in for the first time in New York City,
Why was the 2008 presidential election different from the past?
It was the first presidential election since 1952 in which neither the incumbent President nor the incumbent Vice President was a candidate.It was the first time since 1984 that a major-party vice-presidential candidate was female.It was the first time we elected someone whose ancestry is only 50% European.
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American Congress?
independence
