Among Recent Administrations, President Reagan Stands Out as Most Willing to Use Veto

Federal Revenue and Spending: A Book of Charts

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Among Recent Administrations, President Reagan Stands Out as Most Willing to Use Veto

President Reagan vetoed more bills than any other President in the past 40 years, while President George W. Bush vetoed only nine bills despite over 100 veto threats.

Number of Presidential Vetoes, by Administration

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Among Recent Administrations, President Reagan Stands Out as Most Willing to Use Veto

Number of Presidential Vetoes, by Administration

Source: Office of the Clerk, US House of Representatives.