In the 1941 legislative session, Johnson vetoed a measure allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages to surrounding states, even those with laws forbidding alcohol sales.

Johnson vetoed the bill, but the Republicans had the votes to override the veto, for the first time in American history.

Johnson also vetoed legislation that extended civil rights and financial support for the former slaves.

Such a meeting might be a precursor to a trade, because Johnson can veto any deal.

Walter Washington, mayor-commissioner of the District of Columbia, also asked Johnson to veto the bill.

Johnson has vetoed a record-shattering 578 bills during his tenure, producing the state's worst gridlock - and lowest spending increases - in decades.

Johnson vetoed their bills, and Congress overrode him, setting a pattern for the remainder of his presidency.

Johnson vetoed the legislation.

Although Johnson again vetoed it, a two-thirds majority in each house overcame the veto and the bill became law.

Johnson opposes earmarks, and would veto any bills containing them.