33 ms·
You probably know more about Eisenhower than I do - perhaps you grew up in the US and know its history well. Can you tell me why this isn't surprising? What ab
by simonebrunozzi 4y ago
You probably know more about Eisenhower than I do - perhaps you grew up in the US and know its history well.
Can you tell me why this isn't surprising? What about Eisenhower and his vetoing bills in great numbers?
- CapitalistCartr 4y agoEisenhower came from a military background, rather than political, and was pretty outspoken regarding his opinions, compared to most politicians. He was comfortable vetoing any bill he thought was wrong. In spite of his reputation as a hard-line anti-communist, his presidential farewell address famously warned against "unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex".
- at-fates-hands 4y agoEisenhower was notoriously prudent when it came to spending. The majority of his tenure from 53'-61' congress was controlled by the Democrats. His only power to constrain spending was the veto. Of the 181 bills he vetoed, only two were overridden by congress. Many people believe that because he vetoed so many bills, it allowed his administration to run a surplus in three of his eight years in office.
- nomel 4y agoWas pork in bills as much of a problem back then?
- ksherlock 4y agoPrior to 1974 (Impoundment Control Act), the President had some discretion in spending money. https://budget.house.gov/publications/report/impoundment-control-act-1974-what-it-why-does-it-matter https://budget.house.gov/publications/report/impoundment-con...