Why did President Johnson veto the Civil Rights Act of 1866?
1 Answer
Feb 11, 2018
He thought it was an unnecessary Act.
Explanation:
His reasoning was that it was either already covered under Federalism, OR, more specifically it was a matter for States Rights that did not warrant the intrusion of the Federal Government.
http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/107/109768/ch16_a2_d1.pdf
