| The number of executive orders issued during the administration(s)...Ronald Reagan | George H. Bush | William Clinton | George W. Bush | Barack Obama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidents Issuing Executive Orders | 382 | 166 | 364 | 291 | 182 |
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presidency.ucsb.edu
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| The number of executive orders issued during the administration(s)...Ronald Reagan | George H. Bush | William Clinton | George W. Bush | Barack Obama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidents Issuing Executive Orders | 382 | 166 | 364 | 291 | 182 |
In light of House Speaker John Boehner's threat to sue President Obama over his issuance of executive orders, here are the five most recent presidents and their frequency of executive orders. Reagan is the top contender with 382 orders, followed by Clinton and George W. Obama currently has 182 orders to his name. George H. comes in last at 166.