Grover Cleveland 1884-1888 and 1892-1897 Flashcards
1
Q
Why did he repeal the Tenure of Office Act in 1887?
A
so he could remove government officials from the previous presidency without waiting for their terms to expire
2
Q
What did he run for in 1884?
A
for presidency in 1884 on an anti-corruption campaign but failed to deal with Tammany Hall whilst he was Governor of New York
3
Q
Texas Seed Bill of 1887
A
Cleveland vetoed a bill that would give $10,000 to Texas counties to purchase seed after a drought.
4
Q
What did he veto?
A
Vetoed hundreds of private pension bills for Civil War veterans
5
Q
What did he face in congress?
A
a Republican dominated Congress
