238 

HERBERT HOOVER 

President Hoover vetoed thirty-seven bills, of which 

twenty-one were regular vetoes and sixteen were 

pocket vetoes. Three were overridden (Item Nos. 

1099, 1112, 1127). There were no vetoes in the first 

session of the Seventy-first Congress. 

Seventy-first Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1099 S. 476. 

Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain 

soldiers, sailors, and nurses of the War with Spain, 

the Philippine Insurrection, or the China Relief Expedition. 

Vetoed May 28, 1930. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 155. (72 

Cong. Rec. 9713). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 2, 1930 by a 

vote of 61 yeas to 18 nays. (72 Cong. Rec. 9876). 

The House overrode the veto on June 2, 1930 by a 

vote of 299 yeas to 14 nays. (72 Cong. Rec. 9914). 

Veto overridden. (46 Stat. 492; Public Law 71-299). 

1100 H.R. 1198. 

To authorize the United States to be made a party 

defendant in any suit which may be commenced by 

the State of Oregon for the determination of the title 

to all or any of the lands constituting the beds of 

Malheur and Harney Lakes in Harney County, 

Oregon and for other purposes. 

Vetoed June 6, 1930. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 445. (72 Cong. 

Rec. 10237). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1102 

1103 

I104 

1105 

H.R. 2029. 

To authorize the coinage of silver 50-eent pieces in 

comme~orat~o~ of the s~yenty-~fth anniversary of 

the Gadsden Purchase. 

Vetoed April !?I7 1380. The veto message was laid 

before the Rouse, referred to the Committee on the 

Coinage, Weights and Measures, and printed as H.R. 

Doc. No. 3%. (72 Cong. Rec. 7360,7361). 

The House sustained the veto on April 22, 1930 by a 

vote of 96 yeas to 244 nays. (72 Cong. Rec. 7460). 

Veto sus~u~~e~ 

H.R. 10381. 

To amend the World War Veterans Act, 1924, as 

amended. 

Vetoed June 26: 1.98U. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed H.R. Doc. No. 493. (70 

Cong. Bee. 1182?, 11828). 

Ishe I-fouse s~~~~~~~ the veto on June 26, 1930 by a 

vote of 182 yeas to 188 nays. (72 Cong. Rec. 11828). 

Veto sustained. 

Pocket Vetoes 

s, 1909. 

To extend the times for commencing and completing 

the construction of the bridge across the Rio Grande 

at Weslaco, Texas. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 71st 

Congress during a recess from December 13, 1929 

until January 6, 1930. The bill was presented to the 

President on December 13, 1929. (72 Cong. Rec. 580). 

S. 3853. 

For the relief of Alexander M. Proctor. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 71st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 3, 1930. The 

bill was presented to the President on July 3, 1930. 

(72 Cong. Rec. 12438). 

H.R. 2782. 

For the relief of Elizabeth B. Dayton. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 71st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 3, 1930. The 

bill was presented to the President on July 1, 1930. 

(72 Cong. Rec. 12265). 
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Seventy-first Congress, Third Session 

Regular Vetoes 

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1107 

1108 

1109 

1110 

S. 3165. 

Conferring jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to 

hear, consider, and report upon a claim of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Nations or Tribes for fair 

and just compensation for the remainder of the 

leased district lands. 

Vetoed February 18, 1931. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate on February 20, 1931, referred to 

the Committee on Indian Affairs, and printed as S. 

Doc. No. 280. (74 Cong. Rec. 5467). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S.J. Res. 49. 

to provide for the national defense by the creation of 

a corporation for the operation of the Government 

properties at and near Muscle Shoals in the State of 

Alabama. 

Vetoed March 3, 1931. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 321. (74 

Cong. Rec. 7046-7048). 

The Senate sustained the veto on March 3, 1931 by a 

vote of 49 yeas to 34 nays. (74 Cong. Rec. 7098). 

Veto sustained. 

H.R. 1036. 

For the relief of Homer N. Horine. 

Vetoed February 7, 1931. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 738. 

(74 Cong. Rec. 4263). 

The House sustained the veto on February 7, 1931 by 

a vote of 10 yeas to 278 nays. (74 Cong. Rec. 4264). 

Veto sustained. 

H.R. 3368. 

For the relief of Joseph Marko. 

Vetoed February 23, 1931. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Military Affairs. (74 Cong. Rec. 5777, 5778). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6997. 

To confer to certain persons who served in the Quartermaster Corps or under the jurisdiction of the 

Quartermaster General during the war with Spain, 

the Philippine Insurrection, or the China Relief Expedition the benefits of hospitalization and the privileges of the soldiers' homes. 
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1112 

1113 

1114 

1115 

Vetoed February 23, 1931. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 778. (74 

Cong. Rec. 5718). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Seventy-first Congress, Third Session 24 1 

Mission, Texas. 

H.R. 13584. 

To amend an actf approved May 14, 1926 (44 Stat. 

5551, entitled “An act authorizing the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota to submit claims to the Court of 

Claims.” 

Vetoed February 24, 1931. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 780. (74 

Cong. Rec. 5875). 

Veto ~nc~aZZen~e~. 

H.R. 17054. 

To increase the loan basis of adjusted-service certificates. 

Vetoed February 26 1931. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 790. 

(74 Cong. Rec. 6168-6170). 

The House overrode the veto on February 26, 1931 by 

a vote of 328 yeas to 79 nays. (74 Cong. Rec. 6171). 

The Senate overrode the veto on February 27, 1931 by 

a vote of 76 yeas to 17 nays. (74 Cong. Rec. 6230). 

Veto overridden. (46 Stat. 1429; Public Law 71-143). 

Pocket Vetoes 

s. 543. 

To increase the pay of mail carriers in the village delivery service. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the “1st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1931. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1931. (74 Cong, Rec. 7099). 

S. 3060. 

To provide for the establishment of a national ernployment system and for cooperation with the States 

in the promotion of such system. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 71st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1931. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

25, 1931. (74 Cong. Rec. 5922). 

S. 3924. 

For the relief of the First State Bank & Trust Co. of 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 36 session of the 71st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1931. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 28, 1931. (74 Cong. Rec. 6595). 

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1117 

1118 

1119 

1120 

H.R. 8677. 

For the relief of certain disbursing officers of the 

Army of the United States and for the settlement of 

individual claims approved by the War Department. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 71st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1931. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 4, 

1931. (74 Cong. Rec. 7394). 

HJ. Res. 357. 

Classifying certain official mail matter. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 71st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1931. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 3, 1931. (74 Cong. Rec. 7250). 

Seventy-second Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 826. 

Conferring jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to 

hear and determine claims of certain bands or tribes 

of Indians residing in the State of Oregon. 

Ve~oed April 25, 1932. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the ~mmittee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 89. (75 

Cong. Rec. 9192). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2179. 

For the relief of Alexander M. Proctor. 

Vetoed Februury 26, 1932. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 63. (75 Cong. 

Rec. 4780). 

Veto u~c~allenge~ 

S. 3847. 

To amend the act approved March 3, 1931, relating 

to the rate of wages for laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on public buildings. 

Vetoed July 1, 1932. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 134. (75 Cong 

Rec. 14589). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1121 M.R. 4724. 

To confer to certain persons who served in the Quartermaster Corps, or under the jurisdiction of the 

Quartermaster General, during the War with Spain, 

the Philippine Insurrection, or the China Relief Expedition the benefits of hospitalization and the privileges of soldiers’ homes. 

Vetoed May 9, 1932. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 315. (75 Cong. Rec. 

9844). 

Veto ~n~hal~~nged 

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1123 

H.R. 6662. 

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed May 11, 1932. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Ways 

and Means, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 319. (75 

Cong. Rec. 10035-10037). 

The House sustained the veto on May 11, 1932 by a 

vote of 178 yeas to 166 nays. (75 Cong. Rec. 10039). 

Veto sustained. 

H.R. 9575. 

Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain 

soldiers and sailors of the Regular Army and Navy, 

etc., and certain soldiers and sailors of wars other 

than the Civil War, and to widows of such soldiers 

and sailors. 

Vetoed April $7, 1932. The veto message was laid 

before the House on May 3, 1932, referred to the 

Committee on Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

322. (75 Cong. Rec. 9085). 

Veto ~nc~a~Zenged 

1124 H.R. 12445. 

To relieve destitution, to broaden the lending power 

of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and to 

create employment by authorizing and expediting a 

public works program and providing a method of financing such program. 

Vetoed July 11, 1932. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Ways 

and Means, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 360. (75 

Cong. Rec. 15040, 15041). 

Veto unchallenged 
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Pocket Veto 

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1126 

1121 

1128 

S. 4780. 

Providing that advances under the Reconstruction 

Finance Corporation Act may be made for crop planting or crop cultivation, including summer fallowing, during the year 1932. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 72d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 16, 1932. 

The bill was presented to the President on July 16, 

1932. (75 Cong. Rec. 15643). 

Sevent~se&ond Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 4340, 

Authorizing the District Court of the United States 

for the Eastern District of Oklahoma to hear and determine certain claims of the Seminole Nation or 

Tribe of Indians. 

Vetoed January 3U, 1933. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 177. (76 

Cong. Rec. 2881). 

Veto u~~~~€le~ge~ 

H.R. 7233. 

To enable the people of the Phi~ppine Islands to 

adopt a constitution and form a government for the 

Philippine Islands, to provide for the independence of 

the same, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed Janua~ 13, 1933. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 524. 

(76 Cong. Rec. 1759-1761). The House overrode the veto on January 13, 1933 by 

a vote of 274 yeas to 94 nays. (76 Cong. Rec. 1768, 

1769). 

The Senate overrode the veto on January 17, 1933 by 

a vote of 66 yeas to 26 nays. (76 Cong. Rec. 1924). 

Veto Qve~ri~~e~ (47 Stat. 761; Public Law 72-311). 

H.R. 13975. 

Making appropriations to supply urgent deficiencies 

in certain appropriations for the fiscal year ending 

June 30, 1933, and prior fiscal years, to provide sup plemental appro~riations for the fiscal year ending 

June 30,1933. 

Vetoed ~a~ua~ 2.4, 1333. The veto mesage was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 529. (76 

Cong. Rec. 2445, 2446). 

The House ~ust~~ned the veto on January 24, 1933 by 

a vote of 193 yeas to 158 nays. (76 Cong. Rec. 2449). 

Veto ~ustui~e~ 
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Pocket Vetoes 

1129 

1130 

1131 

1132 

1133 

1134 

s* 5122, 

To provide for the purchase and sale of cotton under 

the supervison of the Secretary of Agriculture. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 72d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1933, 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1933. (76 Cong. Rec. 5525). 

H.R. 792. 

For the relief of William Joseph Vigneault. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 72d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1933. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1933. (76 Cong. Rec. 5397). 

H.R. 5548. 

For the relief of Gorge 3raekett Cargill, deceased. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 26 session of the 12d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1933. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1933. (76 Cong. Rec. 5397). 

H.R. 7716. 

To amend the Radio Act of 1927, as approved February 23,1927, as amended. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 72d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1933. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1933. (16 Cong. Rec, 5397). 

H.R. 10641. 

To amend section 122 of the Judicial Code, relating 

to judges and judicial procedure. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 26 session of the 72d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1933. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1933. (76 Cong. Rec. 5787). 

H.R. 13378. 

To amend sections 416 and 417 of the revised Statutes relating to the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 72d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1933. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1933. (76 Cong. Rec. 5397). 
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1135 H.R. 14458. 

Making appropriations for the executive Office and 

sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, commissions, and offices for the fiscal year ending June 

30, 1934. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 72d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1933. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1933. (76 Cong. Rec. 5596).