During the bitter struggle over reconstruction policy, Congress overrode Johnson's veto of the __________. (Please fill in the blank with the specific act or bill being referred to.)

During the bitter struggle over reconstruction policy, Congress overrode Johnson' veto of the Civil Rights Act.

Answered by samanthabridges | 2024-06-10

Congress overrode President Johnson's veto of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, a significant piece of legislation aimed at granting citizenship and equal rights to African Americans. This act was passed in 1866 amid increasing tensions between Johnson and Congress over Reconstruction policies. The override demonstrated Congress's determination to enforce civil rights despite Johnson's opposition.
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Answered by samanthabridges | 2024-12-26