Kennedy and the Cold War — Unit test

Question 11 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Runnels

Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the Taft-Hartley Bill of 1947?

Answer

The bill was passed by Congress but died after President Truman quickly vetoed it.

The bill was passed by Congress, then supported and signed by President Truman.

The bill was passed by Congress, then passed again to overcome President Truman’s veto.

The bill was not passed because Democratic senators opposed it, even though President Truman supported it.

Explanation

Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947, but President Harry Truman vetoed it. Congress then overrode his veto, so the act became law despite his opposition. Therefore, the correct choice is “The bill was passed by Congress, then passed again to overcome President Truman’s veto.”

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