How did president harrison's position on civil service reform differ from that of his predecessor?

President Benjamin Harrison's position on civil service reform differed from that of his predecessor, Grover Cleveland, in that Harrison was more supportive of the reform movement. While Cleveland had initially opposed the expansion of the civil service system, Harrison advocated for its growth, signing the Sherman Act, which aimed to strengthen the merit-based system. However, Harrison’s commitment was still limited, as he faced pushback from party loyalists who favored the patronage system. Ultimately, his administration's efforts fell short of the significant reforms that many reformers sought.