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In summary, Franklin Roosevelt issued a total of 635 vetoes during his time in office, the most of any President in United States history. Compared to previous Presidents, he issued significantly more vetoes. The reason behind his frequent use of vetoes was his strong belief in executive power and his desire to shape policies and legislation according to his New Deal agenda, as well as facing a highly divided Congress. The number of vetoes issued by Roosevelt decreased over the course of his presidency, with 9 of his vetoes being successfully overridden by Congress.
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These were largely private bills - bills that applied to individuals or groups, as opposed to public bills, which apply to everyone.
 

1. What was the total number of vetoes issued by Franklin Roosevelt after the Great Depression?

Franklin Roosevelt issued a total of 635 vetoes during his time in office, the most of any President in United States history. Of these vetoes, 372 were regular vetoes and 263 were pocket vetoes.

2. How did the number of vetoes during Roosevelt's presidency compare to previous Presidents?

Compared to previous Presidents, Franklin Roosevelt issued significantly more vetoes. The second highest number of vetoes was by Grover Cleveland with 584, followed by Harry S. Truman with 250.

3. What was the reason behind Roosevelt's frequent use of vetoes?

Roosevelt's frequent use of vetoes was due to his strong belief in executive power and his desire to shape policies and legislation according to his New Deal agenda. He also faced a highly divided Congress, with many of his vetoes being used to block legislation proposed by his opponents.

4. Did the number of vetoes decrease or increase over the course of Roosevelt's presidency?

The number of vetoes issued by Roosevelt decreased over the course of his presidency. In his first term, he issued 372 vetoes, while in his second term he only issued 263 vetoes. This can be attributed to a shift in Congress towards supporting Roosevelt's policies.

5. Were any of Roosevelt's vetoes overridden by Congress?

Yes, Congress successfully overrode 9 of Roosevelt's vetoes during his time in office. This is a relatively low number compared to other Presidents, as Roosevelt was known for his strong leadership and ability to influence Congress.

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