Reagan just signed his own law by himself?
2007-06-29 08:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by antohony m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Of course Congress passed the bill then Reagan signed it.
It was specifically called the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
2007-06-29 08:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by The Stylish One 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congress has to pass a law before the president can sign it. If it's something the president comes up with himself it's called an Executive Order. It's not so much law as it is a mandate that the government will adhear to certain policies.
The 1986 amnesty you are referring to was passed by congress.
2007-06-29 15:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by Michael C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Congress voted first to create the BILL. Once Regan signed it, it became LAW.
2007-06-29 15:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he didn't.
2007-06-29 15:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋