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Eisenhower 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
by at-fates-hands 4y ago
Eisenhower 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...