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Reconstruction and 1876: Crash Course US History #22
How did the Civil Rights Act of 1866 become law if the president vetoed it?
a. Later the president passed this law.
b. Congress overrode the president's veto by a 2/3 vote and passed it.
c. It was passed by a later president.
How did the Civil Rights Act of 1866 become law if the president vetoed it?
a. Later the president passed this law.
b. Congress overrode the president's veto by a 2/3 vote and passed it.
c. It was passed by a later president.
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**b. Congress overrode the president's veto by a 2/3 vote and passed it.**
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was initially vetoed by President Andrew Johnson, but Congress was able to override this veto with the necessary two-thirds majority in both houses, allowing the law to be enacted.
**b. Congress overrode the president's veto by a 2/3 vote and passed it.**
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was initially vetoed by President Andrew Johnson, but Congress was able to override this veto with the necessary two-thirds majority in both houses, allowing the law to be enacted.
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