38 

ULYSSES S. GRANT 

President Grant vetoed ninety-three bills, of which 

forty-five were regular vetoes and forty-eight were pocket vetoes. Four were overridden (Item Nos. 109, 

155, 158, 162). 

Forty-first Congress, First Session 

Regular Veto 

89 S. 273. 

For the relief of Rollin White. 

Vetoed January 12, f87U. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. (January 11, 1870, S. Jour., p. 82; 

see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 

373, 374). The Senate overrode the veto on May 31, 18'70 by a 

vote of 41 yeas to 13 nays. (May 31, 1870, S. Jour., p. 

82). 

The House sustained the veto on June 22, 1870 by a 

vote of 12 yeas to 168 nays, (June 22, 1870, H. Jour., 

p. 1069). 

Vets sustained. 

Pocket Veto 

90 H.J. Res 29, 

For the relief of Blanton Duncan. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on April 10, 1869. 

The resolution was received by the President on 

April 9, 1869. (April 9, 1869, H. Jour., p. 239; see ako 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess. p. 17). 

Forty-first Congress, Second Session 

Regular Veto 

91 S. 476. 

To fix the status of certain Federal soldiers enlisting in the Union Army from the States of Alabama and 

Florida. 
Forty-first Congress, Third Session 39 

Vetoed July 1.4, 1870. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 111. 

(July 14, 1870, S. Jour., pp. 1078, 1079; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 374-3761, 

Veto unchallenged. 

Forty-first Congress, Third Session 

Regular Vetoes 

92 S.J. Res. 92. 

For the relief of certain contracto~ for the construction of vessels of war and steam machinery. 

Vetoed February 7, 1871. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 33. 

(February 7, 1871, S. Jour., p. 236; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 377, 378). 

The Senate sustained the veto on February 16, 1871 

by a vote of 2 yeas to 57 nays. (February 16, 1871, S. 

Jour., p. 299). 

Veto sustai~e~ 

93 H.R. 1395. 

For the relief of Charles Cooper, Goshorn A. Jones, 

Jerome Rowley, William Hannegan and John Hannegan. 

Vetoed January 4, 1871. The veto message was laid 

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

37. (January 4, 1871, H. Jour., p. 101). 

Veto unchallenged. 

94 H.R. 2566. 

For the relief of Henry Willman, late a private in the 

Third Regiment Indian Cavalry. 

Vetoed February 28, 1871. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 152. (March 

3, 1871, H. Jour., p. 504). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

95 s. 109. 

In relation to the Selma, Rome, and Dalton Railroad 

Company, Alabama. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1871. (March 3, 1871, S. Jour., p. 470; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 18). 

96 s. 493. 

For the relief of George Wright. 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

97 

98 

99 

100 

101 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1871. (March 3, 1871, S. Jour., p. 471; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 18). 

S. 762. 

For the relief of Joseph Ormsby. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1871. (March 3, 1871, S. Jour., p. 450; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 18). 

s. 799. 

For the relief of Anna M. Howard. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1871. (March 3, 1871, S. Jour., p. 450; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 18). 

s. 995. 

For the relief of purchasers of lands sold for taxes in 

the insurrectionary States. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1871. (March 3, 1871, S. Jour., p. 471; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 18). 

S. 1213. 

For the relief of Mary M. Clark, the widow of Leonard Clark, deceased. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1871. (March 3, 1871, S. Jour., p. 470; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 18). 

S.J. Res. 295. 

Relating to rights of actual settlers upon certain 

lands in Iowa. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

March 3, 1871. (March 3, 1871, S. Jour., p. 471; see 

also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 

18). 
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102 H.R. 1831. 

To confirm the title of the Rancho del Rio Grande, in 

New Mexico, to the heirs and legal representat~ves of 

the original grantees thereof. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1871. (March 1, 1871, H. Jour., p. 451; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 26 sess., pp 17, 18). 

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103 H.R. 2334. 

Granting a pension to Adam Correll. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1871. (March 3, 1871, H. Jour., p. 507; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 18). 

104 H.R. 2591. 

Relating to telegraphic communication between the 

United States and foreign countries. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 41st 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1871. (March 3, 1871, H, Jour., p. 507; see aZso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 17, 18). 

Forty-second Congress, First Session 

Pocket Veto 

105 $3,294. 

For the relief of the inhabitants of the town of 

Arcata, in Humboldt County, California. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on April 20, 1871. 

The bill was presented to the President on April 19, 

1871. (April 19, 1871, S. Jour., p. 147). 

Forty-second Con~r~ss, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

106 S. 105. 

For the relief of Dr. J. Milton Best. 

Vetoed June 1, 1872. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 85. (June 1, 

1872, S. Jour., pp. 927, 928; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 

53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 381, 382). 

Veto unchullenged. 
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107 

108 

109 

110 

111 

S. 569, 

For the relief of Thomas B. Wallace, of Lexington, in 

the State of Missouri. 

Vetoed June 7, 1872. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 86. (June 7, 

1872, S. Jour., p. 985; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong. 2d sess., pp. 382, 383). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 805. 

Granting a pension to Abigail Ryan, widow of 

Thomas A. Ryan. 

Vetoed April 15, 1872. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 61. (April 15, 

1872, S. Jour., pp. 546, 547; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 

53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 380). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 955. 

Granting a pension to Mary Ann Montgomery, 

widow of William W. Montgomery, late captain in 

the Texas volunteers. 

Vetoed May 14, 1872. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, and printed as s. Ex. Doc. No. 74. (May 14, 

1872, S. Jour., pp. 736, 737; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 

53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 381). 

The Senate overrode the veto on May 17, 1872 by a 

vote of 44 yeas to 1 nay. (May 17, 1872, S. Jour., p. 

772). 

The House overrode the veto on June 7, 1872 by a 

vote of 101 yeas to 44 nays. (June 7, 1872, H. Jour., p. 

1060). 

Veto overridden. (17 Stat. 677). 

H.R. 622. 

Granting a pension to Richard B. Crawford. 

Vetoed April 22, 1872. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 269. 

(April 22, 1872, H. Jour., p. 728; see also S Misc. Doc. 

No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 380). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1550. 

For the relief of the estate of Dr. John F. Hanks. 

Vetoed March 28, 1872. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims. (March 28, 1872, H. Jour., pp. 603, 604; see 
Forty-second Congress, Second Session 43 

also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 378, 

379). 

The House overrode the veto on January 18, 1873 by 

a vote of 126 yeas to 17 nays. (January 18, 1873, H. 

Jour., 2021. In the Senate the bill and ac~ompanying 

message was referred to the Committee on Claims, 

but no action was taken. 

Veto sustained. 

112 H.R. 1867. 

For the relief of James T. Johnson. 

Vetoed April I, 1#72. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 239. (April 1, 

1872, H. Jour., p. 616; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 

49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 379). 

Veto unc~alle~ge~ 

113 H.R. 2041. 

For the relief of the children of John M. Baker, deceased. 

Vetved April 10, 1872. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Comm~ttee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 255. (April 

10, 1872, H. Jour., p. 681; see ulso S. Misc. Doc. No. 

53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 379, 380). 

Veto u~c~alle~ge~. 

Pocket Vetoes 

314 I1.R. 1424. 

To reimburse John E. Woodward for certain moneys 

paid by him. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 10, 1872. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 8, 

1872. (June 8, 1872, H, JQU~., p. 1136; see also H.R. 

DOC. No. 493, 78th Cong., 2d sess., p. 18). 

115 H.R. 2622. 

For the reiief of James De Long, late consul at Aux 

Cayes, Hayti. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die June 10, 1872. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 8, 

1872. (June 8, 1872, H. Jour., p. 1135; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 18). 
44 Ulysses S. Grant 

Forty-second Congress, Third Session 

Regular Vetoes 

116 S. 161. 

For the relief of those suffering from the destruction 

of saltworks near Manchester, Kentucky, pursuant to 

the order of Major-General Buell. 

Vetoed February 11, 1873. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 42. (February 

11, 1873, S. Jour., pp. 331, 332). 

Veto unchallenged. 

117 S. 490. 

For the relief of the East Tennessee University. 

Vetoed January 29, 1873. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims. (January 29, 1873, S. Jour., p. 251). 

Veto unchallenged. 

118 H.R. 630. 

In relation to new trials in the Court of Claims 

Vetoed January 22, 1873. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 112. (January 

22, 1873, H. Jour., pp. 229, 230; see also S. Misc. Doc. 

No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 384, 385). 

Veto unchallenged. 

119 H.R. 2291. 

For the relief of Edmund Jussen. 

Vetoed January 6, 1873. The veto message was laid 

before the House, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

55. (January 6, 1873, H. Jour., p. 130; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 383, 384). 

Veto unchallenged. 

120 H.R. 2852. 

For the relief of James A. McCullah, late collector of 

the fifth district of Missouri. 

Vetoed February 8, 1873. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Ways 

and Means, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 194. 

(February 8, 1873, H. Jour., p. 362; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 385). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Forty-second Congress, ll_l Third Session 45 

Pocket Vetoes 

121 

122 

I23 

124 

125 

126 

s, 96. 

For the relief of Cowan and Dickinson, of Knoxville, 

Tennessee. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjo~~ned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

22, 1873. (February 24, 1873, S. Jour., p. 440; see u€so 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 20). 

s. 166. 

For the relief of David Braden. 

Pocket veto occurred dter the 36 session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873. (March 3, 1873, S. Jour., p. 583; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 19). 

s. 245. 

Amendatory of an act for the construction of a bridge 

across the Arkansas River, at Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873. (March 3, 1813, March 3, 1873, S. Jour., p. 583; 

see ah R.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 191. 

9. 80%. 

To establish an assay-office at Helena, in the Territory of Montana. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873. (March 3, 1873, S. Jour., p. 583; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 20). 

s. 1109. 

For the relief of Edward Berry, John McFall, and 

William W. Judd. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873, (March 3, 1873, S. Jour., p. 584; see alscz H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess. p- 19). 

S. 1168. 

To amend an act entitled, “An act to remove the 

charge of desertion from certain soldiers of the Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry.” 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 426 

Congress had adjourned sine die un March 3, 1813. 
46 Ulysses S. Grant 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

22, 1873. (February 24, 1873, S. Jour., p. 440; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 20). 

127 

128 

129 

130 

131 

132 

S. 1480. 

For the relief of W.W. Elliott. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873. (March 3, 1873, S. Jour., p. 585; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 18, 19). 

H.R. 1868. 

For the relief of Elias C. Boudinot. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1873. (March 1, 1873, S. Jour., p. 542; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 19). 

H.R. 2264. 

To authorize the Cattaraugus and Allegany Indians 

in New York to lease lands and confirm leases. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

26, 1873. (February 26, 1873, H. Jour., p. 493; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 20). 

H.R. 2803. 

For the relief of Samuel J. Potter. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873. (March 3, 1873, H. Jour., p. 585; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 19). 

H.R. 2902. 

For the relief of the estates of Abel Gilbert and William Gerrish, late copartners in business under the 

style of Gilbert and Gerrish. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1873. (March 1, 1873, H. Jour., p. 529; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 20). 

H.R. 3369. 

For the relief of George S. Gustin, late a private of 

Company D, Seventy-Fourth Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers. 
Forty-third Congress, First Session 47 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

19, 1873. (February 19, 1873, H. Jour., p. 434; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 19). 

133 

I34 

135 

136 

137 

H.R. 3484. 

Grant,ing a pension to Asenath Stephenson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873. (March 3, 1873, H. Jour., p. 553; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Gong., 2d sess., p. 20). 

H.R. 3731, 

To confirm certain land titles in the State of Missouri. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873. (March 3, 1873, H. Jour., p. 574; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Gong., 2d sess., p. 19). 

H.R. 3857. 

For the relief of J. George Harris. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1873. (March 3, 1873, H. Jour., p. 584; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Gong., 2d sess., p. 19). 

H.R. 3878. 

For the relief of Mrs. Louisa Eldis. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 42d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1873. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1873. (March 1, 1873, H. Jour., p. 529; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Gong., 2d sess., p. 19). 

Fo~y-thi~~ Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 617. 

To fix the amount of United States notes and the circulation of national banks. 

Vetoed April 22, 1874. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 44. 

(2 Gong. Rec. 3270; see also S, Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 386-389). 

The Senate sustained the veto on April 28, 1874 by a 

vote of 34 yeas to 30 nays. (2 Cong. Rec. 3436). 

Veto ~u~t~~n~~ 
138 

139 

140 

141 

142 

48 Ulysses S. Grant 

H.R. 1224. 

For the relief of William H. Denniston, late an acting 

second lieutenant, Seventieth New York volunteers. 

Vetoed April 10, 1874. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 210. (2 

Cong. Rec. 3046; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 385, 386). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 1331. 

For the relief of Joab Spencer and James R, Mead, 

for supplies furnished the Kansas tribe of Indians. 

Vetoed May 12, 1874. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. NO. 249. 

(2 Cong. Rec. 3826; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 389). 

Veto unchallenged 

Pocket Vetoes 

H.R. 921. 

To prevent the useless slaughter of buffaloes within 

the territories of the United States. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 23, 1874. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 23, 

1874. (2 Cong. Rec. 5446: see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 

70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21). 

H.R. 1313. 

For the relief of Alexander Burtch. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 23, 1874. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 17, 

1874. (June 17, 1874, H. Jour., p. 1210; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21). 

Forty-third Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

H.R. 2352. 

Granting a pension to Lewis Hinely. 

Vetoed February 12, 1875. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 168. 

(3 Cong. Rec. 1314; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 390, 391). 

Veto unchullenged. 
Forty-third Congress, Second Session 49 - 

1 43 

144 

145 

146 

147 

148 

H.W. 4462. 

For the relief of Alexander Burtch. 

Vetoed January 30, 1875. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 142. (3 

Cong. Rec. 903). 

Veto unc~~~lenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

S. 271. 

For the relief of Frances A, Robinson, administratrix 

of the estate of John M. Robinson, deceased. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1875. (March 3, 1575, S. Jour., p. 444; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 22). 

S. 878. 

For the relief of Rosa Vertner JefTreys. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1875. (March 3, 1875, S. Jour., p. 444; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21). 

s. 909. 

Approving an act of the legislative assembly of Colorado Territory. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1875. (March 3, 1875, S. Jour., p. 444; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21). 

s. 935. 

To provide for writs of error in certain criminal 

cases, for hearings therein, and in cases of habeas 

corpus. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 

1875. (March 1, 1875, S. Jour., p. 371; see ako H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 26 sess., p. 22). 

S. 951. 

For the relief of John Montgomery and Thomas E. 

Williams. 
50 Ulysses S. Grant 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1875. (March 3, 1875, S. Jour., p. 444; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 22). 

149 

150 

151 

152 

153 

H.R. 3170. 

For the relief of John W. Marsh. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1875. (March 3, 1875, H. Jour., p. 673; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21). 

H.R. 3341. 

To equalize the bounties of soldiers who served in the 

war for the Union. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1875. (March 3, 1875, H. Jour., p. 669; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 22). 

H.R. 4669. 

To provide for the selection of grand and petit jurors 

in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

23, 1875. (February 23, 1875, H. Jour., p. 523; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21). 

H.J. Res. 51. 

In relation to civil service examinations. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

February 23, 1875. (February 23, 1875, H. Jour., p. 

523; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., 

p. 21). 

Forty-fourth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 165. 

For the relief of Michael W. Brock, of Megis County 

Tennessee, late a private in Company D, Tenth Tennessee Volunteers. 

Vetoed June 9, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. No. Doc. No. 73. (4 
Forty-fourth Congress, First Session 51 

Cong. Rec. 3755; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 395, 396). 

Veto ~nchullenged. 

154 S. 172. 

Fixing the salary of the President of the United 

States. 

Vetoed April 18, 18T6. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Civil 

Service and Retrenchment, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. 

No. 49. (4 Cong. Rec. 2576; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 

53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 394). 

Veto unehalienged. 

155 S. 489. 

For the relief of G.B. Tyler and E.H. Luckett, assignees of William T. Cheatham. 

Vetoed March 31, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 44. (4 Cong. 

Rec. 2180; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 393). The Senate overrode the veto on May 20, 1876 by a 

vote of 46 yeas to 0 nays. (4 Cong. Rec. 3229). 

The House ouerrode the veto on May 26, 1876 by a 

vote of 181 yeas to 14 nays. (4 Cong, Rec. 3347). 

Veto overridden. (19 Stat. 435). 

156 S. 561. 

For the relief of Major Junius T. Turner. 

Vetoed August 15, 1836. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc, No. 93. (4 

Cong. Rec. 5665; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong,, 2d sess., p. 404). During the next session of 

Congress, the President withdrew his objections to 

the bill. No further action was taken by Congress. (5 

Cong. Rec. 598). 

Veto unchallenged. 

157 S. 692. 

To amend chapter 166 of the laws of the second session of the Forty-third Congress relating to the Fox 

and Wisconsin Rivers. 

Vetoed June 30, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. (4 Cong. Rec. 4339). 

Veto unchallenged. 

158 s. 779. 

To provide for the sale of a portion of the reservation 

of the Confederated Otoe and Missouria and the Sac 

and Foxes of the Missouri Tribes of Indians in the 

States of Kansas and Xebraska. 
52 Ulysses S. Grant 

Vetoed August 15, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. (4 Conn. Rec. 5664: see also S. 

159 

160 

161 

162 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Con& 2d sess., p.’403). The Senate overrode the veto on August 15, 1876 by a 

vote of 36 yeas to 0 nays. (4 Cong. Rec. 5665). 

The House overrode the veto on August 15, 1876 by a 

vote of 120 yeas to 18 nays. (4 Cong. Rec. 5696). 

Veto ouerridden. (19 Stat. 208). 

Note-The President asked that this bill be returned 

for his approval that same day. The request was 

denied. (4 Cong. Rec. 5664). 

H.R. 11. 

To provide a pension to Eliza Jane Blumer. 

Vetoed July 13, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 183. 

(4 Cong. Rec. 4564; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 397, 398). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 36. 

To restore the name of Capt. Edward S. Meyer to the 

active list of the Army. 

Vetoed August 14, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 194. (4 

Cong. Rec. 5683; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 400, 401). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 83. 

To provide for the relief of James A. Hile, of Lewis 

County, Missouri. 

Vetoed March 21: 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 149. (4 

Cong. Rec. 1996; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 392). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1337. 

To provide for the relief of Nelson Tiffany. 

Vetoed July 11, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 182. (4 

Cong. Rec. 4520; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 396, 397). 

The House overrode the veto on July 28, 1876 by a 

vote of 177 yeas to 1 nay. (4 Cong. Rec. 4940). 

The Senate overrode the veto on July 31, 1876 by a 

vote of 40 yeas to 0 nays. (4 Cong. Rec. 5011). 

Veto ouerridden. (19 Stat. 472). 
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I63 

164 

165 

166 

167 

H.R. 1561. 

Transferring the custody of certain indian trust 

funds from the Secretary of the Interior to the Treasurer of the United States. 

Vetoed February 3, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on A4ppropriations, and printed as 1I.R. Ex. Doc. No. 118. (4 

Cong. Rec, 881; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 391). 

Veto ~nchal~en~e~ 

H.R. 1922. 

Providing for the recording of deeds, mortgages, and 

other conveyances affecting real estate in the District 

of Columbia. 

Vetoed May 26, 6876. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 165. (4 Cong. 

Rec. 3347; see also S, Misc. Doe. No. 53, 49th Cong., 

2d sess., p. 395). 

Veto un~ha~lenged. 

I3.R. 2684. 

To amend sections 3496, 3951, and 3954 of the Revised Statutes, relating to bids and contracts. 

Vetoed July 20, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Post 

Offices and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. 

No. 186. (4 Cong. Rec. 4774; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 

53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 398, 399). 

Veto unchallenged, 

W.R. 4085. 

To repeal part of section 5 of an act entitled, “An act 

authorizing the repavement of Pennsylvania 

Avenue.” 

Vetoed August 15, 1876. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 

193. (4 Cong. Rec. 5684). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Veto 

s. 990. 

To remove the political disabilities of Reuben Davis, 

of Mississippi. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 44th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 15, 1876. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 
54 Ulysses S. Grant 

12, 1876. (August 14, 1876, S. Jour., p. 864; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 22). 

Forty-fourth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

168 

169 

170 

171 

172 

S. 685. 

To place the name of Daniel H. Kelly upon the 

muster-roll of Company F, Second Tennessee Infantry. 

Vetoed ~anuary 26, 1877. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and referred to the Committee on 

Military Affairs. (5 Cong. Rec. 1052; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 408). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 691. 

To provide for the relief of Edward A. Leland. 

Vetoed February 28, 1877. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and referred to the Committee on 

Patents. (5 Cong. Rec. 2069; see also March 2, 1877, S. 

Jour., pp. 366-368. 

Veto unc~~llenged 

H.R. 2041. 

To amend section 2291 of the Revised Statutes of the 

United States, in relation to proof required in homestead entries. 

Vetoed January 15, 1877. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands. (5 Cong. Rec. 707; see also S. Misc. Doc. 

No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 405). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 3156. 

To perfect the revision of the Statutes of the United 

States. 

Vetoed February 14, 1877. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (5 Cong. Rec. 1613; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 409, 410). 

The House sustained the veto on February 15, 1877 

by a vote of 1 yea to 211 nays. (5 Cong. Rec. 1614). 

Veto sustained 

H.R. 3367. 

To remove the charge of desertion of Alfred Rowland 

from military records. 

Vetoed February 14, 1877. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 39. (5 
Forty-fourth Congress, Second Session 55 

Cong. Rec. 1545; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 409). 

Veto unchallenged. 

173 H.R. 4350. 

To abolish the Board of Commissioners from the District of Columbia Police Department. 

Vetoed January 23, 1877. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (5 Cong. Rec. 1111; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 405, 406). 

The House ouerrode the veto on January 30, 1877 by 

a vote of 159 yeas to 78 nays. (5 Cong. Rec. 1112). 

The Senate sustained the veto on February 6,1877 by 

a vote of 33 yeas to 22 nays. (5 Cong. Rec. 1289). 

Veto sustained. 

174 H.J. Res. 171. 

In reference to congratulations from the Republic of 

Pretoria, South Africa. 

Vetoed January 26, 1877. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 32. (5 

Cong. Rec. 1112; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp- 406-408). 

Veto unc~l~~ng~~ 

175 H.J. Res. 172. 

In reference to congratulations from the Argentine Republic, 

Vetoed January 26, 1877. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 32. (5 

Cong. Rec. 1112; see also S. Misc. DOC. No. 53, 49th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 406-408). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

176 S. 407. 

To authorize the restoration of George A. Armes to 

the rank of captain. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 44th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1877. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1877. (March 3, 1877, S. Jour., p. 425; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 23, 24). 

177 S. 780. 

To provide for the relief of the Richmond Female Institute, Richmond, Virginia. 

Pocket vet,o occurred after the 2d session of the 44th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1877. 
56 Ulysses S. Grant 

The bill was presented to-the President on March 3, 

1877. (March 3, 1877, S. Jour., p. 424; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 23, 24). 

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178 S. 973. 

To provide for the relief of Elizabeth Carson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 44th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1877. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1877. (March 3, 1877, S. Jour., p. 424; see also ELR. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 23, 24). 

179 s. 974. 

To provide for the relief of Francis Guilbeau, San 

Antonio, Texas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 44th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1877. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1877. (March 3, 1877, S. Jour., p. 424; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 23, 24). 

180 S. 1284. 

To provide for the relief of ~ill~am E. Hickam, Missouri. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 44th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1877. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1877. (March 3, 1871, S. Jour., p. 424; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 23, 24). 

181 S.2833. 

To provide fox the relief of Susan P. Vance. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 44th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1877. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1877. (February 28, 1877, H. Jour., p. 580). 

182 H.R. 4476. 

To provide for the appointment of shorthand reporters in and for the United States Courts in California. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 44th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1877. 

(March 3, 1877, H. Jour., p. 668; see also H.R. DOC. 

No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 23, 24). 

Note-This bill is not included in the tabulation on p. 

ix, supra, because, ". . . It was not placed before the 

President for signature." (R.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th 

Cong., 2d sess., p. 24).