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President Coolidge vetoed fifty bills, of which twenty were regular vetoes and thirty were pocket vetoes. 

Four were overridden (Item Nos. 1051, 1068, 1874, 

1076). 

Sixty-eighth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1049 s. 5. 

Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain 

soldiers and sailors of the Civil and Mexican Wars 

and to certain widows, former widows, minor children, and helpless children of said soldiers and sailors, and to widows of the War of 1812, and to certain 

Indian war veterans and widows, and to certain 

Spanish War soldiers, and certain named soldiers, 

and for other purposes. 

Vetoed May 3, 1924. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 103. (65 Gong. 

Rec. 7755, 7756). 

The Senate ~~~ained the veto on May 13, 1924 by a 

vote of 63 yeas to 28 nays. (65 Cong. Rec. 8422). 

Veto sustained. 

1050 S. 1898. 

To readjust the compensation of postmasters and reclassify and readjust the salaries and compensat~5~ 

of employees in the Postal Service. 

Vetoed June 1924. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 149. (65 

Cong. Rec. 11127, 11128). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1051 H.R. 7959. 

To provide adjusted compensation for veterans of the 

World War, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed May 15, 1924. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 281. 

(65 Cong. Rec. 8660, 86611, 
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The House overrode the veto on May 17, 1924 by a 

vote of 313 yeas to 78 nays. (65 Cong. Rec. 8813, 

8814). 

The Senate overrode the veto on May 19, 1924 by a 

vote of 59 yeas to 26 nays. (65 Cong. Rec. 8871). 

Veto oueff~dd~~. (43 Stat. 121; Public Law 68-120). 

Sixty-eighth Congress, Second Session 

Pocket Vetoes 

1052 S. 4301. 

Authorizing any tribe or band of Indians of California to submit claims to Court of Claims. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 68th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1925. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

25, 1925. (February 26, 1925, S. Jour., p. 277; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 42). 

1053 B.R. 6442. 

For the relief of William H. Armstrong. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 68th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1925. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1925. (March 2, 1925, H. Jour., p. 373; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 42). 

1054 H.R. 9160. 

Authorizing certain Indian tribes and bands or any 

of them residing in the Strplte of ~ashin~on, to 

submit to the Court of Claims certain claims growing 

out of treaties, and otherwise. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 68th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1925. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

21, 1925. (February 21, 1925, H. Jour., p. 295; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 42). 

1055 H.R. 9343. 

To authorize the adjudication of claims of the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 68th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1925. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

24, 1925. (February 24, 1925, H. Jour., p. 305; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 42). 
Sixty-n~ntn Congress, First Session 2-29 

Sixt~-~i~t~ Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1056 S, 2338. 

Authorizing the President to reappoint Chester A. 

Rothwell, formerly a captain of Engineers in the 

United States Army, as an officer of Engineers. 

United States Army. 

Vetoed May 14, 1926. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 111. (67 

Cong. Rec. 94361. 

Veto u~c~al~e~~e~. 

1057 S. 4152. 

To authorize oil and gas-mining leases upon unallotted lands within the Executive order of the Indian 

reservation. 

Vetoed July 2, 1926. The veto message was laid before 

the Senatgand printed as S. Doc. fio. 156. (67 Cong. 

Rec. 12641). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

1058 S. 3185. 

Authorizing certain Indian tribes and bands, or any 

of them, residing in the State of Washington, to 

present their claims to the Court of Claims. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 69th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 3, 1926. The 

bill was presented to the President on June 22, 1926. 

(June 23, 1926, S. Jour., p. 527; see also H.R. Doc. No. 

493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 42). 

Note-This veto was the subject of the “Pocket Veto 

Case” (Okanogan Indians, et al. v. US., 279 U.S. 655 

(1929)). The Supreme Court held that a bill must be 

returned to a sitting chamber of Congress. The 

pocket veto could, therefore, be used at any time 

when the chamber of origin was not in session on the 

tenth day following receipt of the legislation by the 

President. 

1059 S. 3999. 

To provide a parole commission for the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 69th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 3, 1926. The 

bill was presented to the President on July 3, 1926. 

(July 3, 1926, S. Jour., p. 573; see aZso H.R. Doc. No. 

493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 42). 
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1060 

I061 

1062 

1063 

1064 

H.R. 534. 

To remove the charge of desertion from the record of 

Benjamin S. McHenry. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 69th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 3, 1926. The 

bill was presented to the President on July 1, 1926, 

(July 1, 1926, S. Jour., p. 559; see atso H.R. Doc. No. 

493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 42). 

H.R. 5218. 

To carry into effect the twelfth article of the treaty 

between the United States and the Shawnee Indians, 

proclaimed October 14, 1868. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 69th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 3, 1926. The 

bill was presented to the President on July 3, 1926. 

(July 3, 1926, S. Jour., p. 568; see also H.R. Doc. No. 

493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 43). 

H.R. 6087. 

To reinstate Joe Burton Coursey in the West Point 

Military Academy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 69th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 3, 1926. The 

bill was presented to the President on June 23, 1926. 

(June 23, 1926, H. Jour., p. 545; see ako H.R. Doc. No. 

493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 42). 

Sixty-ninth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 2301. 

Authorizing the Shoshone Tribe of Indians of the 

Wind River Reservation in Wyoming to submit 

claims to the Court of Claims. 

Vetoed January 28, 1927. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee an Agriculture and Forestry, and printed as S. Doc. No199. (68 Cong. Rec. 2414). 

Veto u~c~~lZe~~~ 

S. 4808. 

To establish a Federal Farm Board to aid in the orderly marketing and in the control and disposition of 

the surplus of agricultural commodities. 

Vetoed ~ebru~ry 25, 192,". The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, and printed as S. Doc. No. 

215. (68 Cong. Rec, 4771-4778). 

Veto unc~uZZen~e~. 
Seventieth Congress, First Session 23 1 

Pocket Vetoes 

1065 H.R 2849. 

For the relief of the heirs of Russell J. Norton. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 69th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1927. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1927. (March 3, 1927, H. Jour., p. 415; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 43). 

1066 H.R. 13450. 

Granting pensions and increases in pensions to 

widows and former widows of certain soldiers, sailors, 

and marines of the Civil War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 69th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1927. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1927. (March 3, 1927, H. Jour., p. 415; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 43). 

Seventieth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1067 S. 750. 

To amend the act entitled “An act for making further and more effectual provision for the national defense,” approved June 3,1916 as amended. 

Vetoed May 22, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 154. (69 

Cong. Rec. 9674). 

The Senate s~stained the veto on May 24, 1928 by a 

vote of 44 yeas to 32 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9675). 

Veto sustained. 

1068 ’ S. 777. 

Making eligible for retirement, under certain conditions, officers and former officers of the Army of the 

United States, other than officers of the Regular 

Army, who incurred physical disability in line of 

duty while in the service of the United States during 

the World War. 

Vetoed May 22, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 153. (69 

Cong. Rec. 9673). 

The Senate overrode the veto on May 24, 1928 by a 

vote of 66 yeas to 14 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9674). 

The House overrode the veto on May 24, 1928 by a 

vote of 245 yeas to 101 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9769). 

Veto ouerridden. (45 Stat. 735; Public Law 70-506). 
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1069 S. 1480. 

Authorizing certain Indian tribes in the State of 

Washington to bring suits before the Courts of 

Claims. 

Vetoed May 18, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 110. (69 

Cong, Rec. 9064, 9065). 

Veto unchallenged 

1070 S. 3555. 

To establish a Federal Farm Board to aid in the orderly marketing and in the control and disposition of 

the surplus of agricultural commodities in interstate 

and foreign commerce. 

Vetoed May 23, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 141. (69 

Cong. Rec. 9525). 

The Senate sustained the veto on May 25, 1928 by a 

vote of 50 yeas to 31 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9879, 9880). 

Veto sustained. 

1071 S. 3674. 

To amend “An act to provide that the United States 

shall aid the States in construction of rural post 

roads,” approved July 11, 1916 as amended and supplemented. 

Vetoed May 18, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 111. (69 

Cong. Rec. 9064). 

The Senate overrode the veto on May 24, 1928 by a 

vote of 57 yeas to 22 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9673). 

The House sustained the veto on May 25, 1928 by a 

vote of 161 yeas to 182 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9993). 

Veto sustained. 

1072 H.R. 167. 

To amend the act of February 12, 1925 (Public Law 

No. 402, 68th Cong.), so as to permit the Cowlitz 

Tribe of Indians to file suit in the Court of Claims 

under said act. 

Vetoed May 18, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 319. (69 

Cong. Rec. 9233). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1073 H.R. 4664. 

For the relief of Capt. George €3. Armstrong, United 

States Army, retired. 
Seventieth Congress, First Session 233 

Vetoed May 18, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 318. (69 

Cong. Rec. 9233). 

Veto uRc~uZZen~e~ 

1074 

1075 

1076 

1077 

1078 

H.R. 5681. 

To amend the act of February 28, 1925 fixing the 

compensation of employees in post offices. 

Vetoed May 18, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (69 Cong. Rec. 9234). 

The House overrode the veto on May 22, 1928 by a 

vote of 320 yeas to 42 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9481). 

The Senate overrode ths veto on May 24, 1928 by a 

vote of 70 yeas to 9 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9667). 

Veto overridden. (45 Stat. 725; Public law 70-496). 

H.R. 7752. 

To limit the issue of reserve supplies or equipment 

held by the War Department. 

Vetoed May 17, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Military Affairs. (69 Cong. Rec. 9032, 9033). 

Veto unchalEenged. 

H.R. 7900. 

Granting allowance for rent, fuel, light, and equipment to postmasters of the fourth class. 

Vetoed May 18, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the House on May 19, 1928. (69 Cong. Rec. 

9234, 9235). 

The House overrode the veto on May 22, 1928 by a 

vote of 318 yeas to 46 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9482). 

The Senate overrode the veto on May 24, 1928 by a 

vote of 63 yeas to 17 nays. (69 Cong. Rec. 9667). 

Veto ove~ridde~ (45 Stat. 724; Public Law 70-495). 

H.R. 8550. 

To amend the National Defense Act. 

Vetoed April 28, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 251. (69 

Cong. Rec. 7411). 

Veto unc~uZleRge~ 

H.R. 10139. 

For the relief of Edmund F. Hubbard. 

Vetoed May 18, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. 321. (69 Cong. 

Rec. 9233). 

Veto unc~ullenge~ 
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1079 H.R. 11026. 

To provide for the coordination of the public-health 

activities of the Government. 

Vetoed May 18, 1928. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and printed as 

H.R. Doc. No. 320. (69 Cong. Rec. 9233,9234). 

Veto ~n~~~~enged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

1080 S.J. Res. 46. 

Providing for the completion of dam No. 2 and the 

steam plant at nitrate plant No. 2 in the vicinity of 

Muscle Shoals for the manufact~re and distribution 

of fertilizer. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on May 29, 1928. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

May 26, 1928. (69 Cong. Rec. 10103; see also H.R. Doc. 

No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 43). 

1081 H.R. 13383. 

To provide for a five-year construction and maintenance program for the United States Bureau of Fisheries. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on May 29, 1928. 

The bill was presented to the President on May 28, 

1928. (69 Cong. Rec. 10435; see also H.R. No. 493, 70th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 43). 

1082 H.J. Res. 238. 

Providing for the granting of veterans’ preference in 

civil-service examinations. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session on the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on May 29, 1928. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

May 29, 1928. (69 Cong. Rec. 10750; see also H.R. Doc. 

No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 43). 

Seventieth Congress, Second Session 

Pocket Vetoes 

1083 S. 675. 

To establish the Ouachita National Park in Arkansas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 
Seventieth Congress, Second Session 235 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 4819). 

1084 

1085 

1086 

1087 

1088 

1089 

S. 1727. 

To amend the act entitled “An act for the retirement 

of employees in the classified civil service, and for 

other purposes,” approved May 22, 1920, and acts in 

ame~dment thereof, approved July 3, 1926, as 

amended. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 4664). 

s. 2127. 

For the relief of William S, Welch, trustee of the 

estate of the Joiiet Forge Company, Joliet, Illinois, 

bankrupt. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine side on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1929. (70 Cong, Ree. 52231. 

S. 5758. 

To extend the times for commencing and completing 

the con~~ru~tion of a bridge across the Missouri River 

at or near Kansas City, Kansas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 5032). 

s. 5875. 

To extend the times for commencing and co~pl~ti~~ 

the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River 

at or near Niobrara, Nebraska. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The biff was presented to the President on March 3, 

1929. (70 Cong, Rec. 5224). 

H.R. 4770. 

For the relief of Lieut. Timothy J. Mulcahy, Supply 

Corps, United States Navy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 4813). 

H.R. 9009. 

For the relief of Francis Leo Shea, 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 4813). 

1090 

1091 

1092 

1093 

1094 

1095 

H.R. 9285. 

To provide for settlement of claims against the 

United States on account of property damage, personal injury, or death. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 7'0th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 5230). 

H.R. 10274. 

For the relief of Commander Francis James Cleary, 

United States Navy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 5218). 

H.R. 12339. 

Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to grant a 

patent on certain lands to Joseph M. Hancock, 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 4813). 

H.R. 13440. 

For the relief of Howard P. Milligan. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 5219). 

H.R. 13981. 

To permit the United States to be made a party defendant in certain cases. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 4956). 

H.R. 16345. 

Authorizi~g Frank A. Augsbury, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, to construct and maintain 

and operate a bridge across the St. Lawrence River 

at or near Morristown, New York. 
Seventieth Congress, Second Session 237 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 5097). 

1096 H.R. 16656. 

Providing for retired pay for certain members of the 

former Life Saving Service (equivalent to retired pay) 

granted members of the Coast Guard. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

27, 1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 4661). 

1097 H.R. 16985. 

Authorizing the Uintah, Uncompaghre, and the 

White River Bands of the Ute Indians in Utah and 

Colorado, and the Southern Ute and the Ute Mountain Bands of Indians in Utah, Colorado, and New 

Mexico, to sue in the Court of Claims. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1929. (70 Cong. Rec. 5098). 

1098 H.R. 16988. 

To legalize the sewer outlet in the Allegheny River 

at Thirty-second Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 70th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1929. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1929. (70 ang. Rec. 5098).