Most modern presidents use more than one pen to sign landmark legislation into law.
- President Bill Clinton used four pens to sign the Line-Item Veto. He gave the pens to former Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush, according to an account of the signing by Time magazine.
- Obama used 22 pens to sign health care reform legislation into law in March of 2010. He used a different pen for each letter or half letter of his name. "This is gonna take a little while," Obama said.
- According to the Christian Science Monitor, it took Obama 1 minute and 35 seconds to sign the bill using those 22 pens.
- President Lyndon Johnson used 72 pens when he signed the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Just sign the freaking bill. Besides, most of the time they're taking away more of our individual liberties. Why make it a cause for celebration?
Actually using a group of pens for celebrated legislation is common. They are given to those that worked hard to get the bill passed as souvenirs. It is part of the celebration.
Who cares who started it. It's silly.
Trump does this all the time too. Even with Executive Orders. It’s not uncommon and isn’t a reason to get bent out of shape. We are talking about a few minutes here.
I find your lack of faith...disturbing...
-Darth Vader