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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT 

President Franklin D. Roosevelt vetoed 635 bills, of 

which 372 were regular vetoes and 263 were pocket 

vetoes. Nine were overridden (Item Nos. 1153, 1316, 

1369, 1372, 1412, 1571, 1630, 1730, 1753). There were 

no vetoes in the second session of the Seventy-fifth 

Congress nor in the second session of the Seventy- sixth Congress. 

Seventy-third Congress, First Session 

Pocket Veto 

1136 H.R. 3344. 

To amend section 14, subdivision 3, of the Federal 

Farm Loan Act. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 15, 1933. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1933. (77 Cong. Rec. 6197). 

Seventy-third Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1137 S. 326. 

Referring the claims of the Turtle ~oun~n Band of 

Chippewa Indians of North Dakota to the Court of 

Claims for adjudication and settlement. 

Vetoed May 10, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the-Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 179. (78 

Cong. Rec. 8587). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1138 S. 558. 

For the relief of Beryl M. McHam. 

Vetoed March 1, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 147 (78 

Cong. Rec. 3485). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1139 S. 1484. 

For the relief of Miles Thomas Barrett. 

Vetoed April 18 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 171. (78 Cong. 

Rec. 6699). 

Veto unchallenged 

1540 S. 1724. 

Authorizing the reimbursement of Edward B. Wheeler and the State Investment Co. for the loss of certain lands in the Mora Grant, New Mexico. 

Vetoed March 15, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the ~mmittee on 

Public Lands, and printed as S. Doc. No. 154. (78 

Cong. Rec. 4757). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1141 H.R. 177. 

For the relief of Lottie Bryant Steel. 

Vetoed May 22, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 381. (78 Cong. 

Rec. 9405, 9406). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1142 H.R. 276. 

To authorize the placing of a bronze tablet bearing 

the replica of the Congressional Medal of Honor 

upon the grave of the late Brig. Gen. Robert H. 

Dunlap, United States Marines Corps, in Arlington 

National Cemetery. 

Vetoed May 25, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 387. (78 

Cong. Rec. 9757). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1143 H.R. 507. 

For the relief of John Thomas Simpkins. 

Vetoed May 9, 1934. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 362. (78 Cong. Rec. 

8443). 

Veto ~nch~iie~ged. 

1144 H.R. 1870. 

For the relief of Corrine Blackburn Gale. 
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Vetoed May 9, 1,934. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No, 363. (78 Cong. Rec. 8443). 

Veto ~nchalleng~~. 

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1147 

1148 

1149 

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H.R. 2032. 

For the relief of Richard A. Chavis. 

Vetoed June 13, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 401. (78 

Cong. Rec. 11422). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

H.R. 2035. 

For the relief of Jennie Bruce Gallahan. 

Vetoed June 13, i93.4. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 402. 

(78 Cong. Rec. 11422). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

H.R. 2749. 

For the relief of E.B. Rose. 

Vetoed June 16 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 403. (78 Cong. 

Rec. 12255). 

Veto unchallenge~. 

H.R. 3553. 

For the relief of Harvey 0. Willis. 

Vetoed May 21, 1934. The veto message was faid 

before the Mouse, referred to the Committee an Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 377. (78 

Cong. Rec. 9271, 9272). 

Veto ~nchallen~e~ 

H.R. 3908. 

For the relief of Joanna A. Sheehan, 

Vetoed March 27, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 292 (78 Cong. 

Rec. 5546). 

Veto ~nc~al~enge~ 

H.R. 4973. 

For the relief of G.C. Vandover. 

Vetoed May 24, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 
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Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 385. (78 Cong. 

Rec. 9550). 

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1154 

I155 

Veto unchal~enge~ 

H.R. 5542. 

For the relief of Joe G. McInerney. 

Vetoed May 22, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 316. (78 

Cong. Rec. 9204). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 6246. 

Granting 6 month’s pay to Annie 3ruce. 

Vetoed &me 26 193’4. The veto message was Laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No 404. (78 

Cong. Rec. 12255). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6663. 

Making annual appropriations for the Executive 

Office and sundry independent executive bureaus, 

boards, commissions, and offices for the fiscal year 

ending June 30, 1935. 

Vetoed March 21; 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No 291. 

(18 Cong. Rec. 5540, 5541). 

The House overrode the veto on March 27, 1934 by a 

vote of 310 yeas to 12 nays. (78 Cong. Rec. 5544). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 28, 1934 by a 

vrste of 63 yeas to 27 nays. (78 Cong. Rec. 5606). 

Veto cpuerriddm. (48 Stat. 509; Public Law 73-1411, 

M,R. 7483. 

To provide minimum pay for postal substitutes. 

Vetoed April 30, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Post 

Office and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

336. (78 Cong. Rec. 7869). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8046. 

To provide a penalty for the knowing or willful presentation of any false written instrument relating to 

any matter within the jurisdiction of any department 

or agency of the Government with the intent to defraud the United States. 
Seventy-third Congress, Second Session 251 

Vetoed April 17, 1934. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Judiciary. (78 Cong. Rec. 6778). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

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1157 

1158 

1159 

1160 

S. 60. 

For the relief of Richard J. Rooney. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450, see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

s. 294 

For the relief of Stanton and Jones. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

s. 527. 

For the relief of Lillian Morden. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

s. 854. 

For the relief of Ingram-Day Lumber Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

S. 1103. 

To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to proceed 

with certain public works at the naval air station, 

Pensacola, Florida. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 CoLg. Rec. 12340; see also 78 Cong. Rec: 

12457). 
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S. 1287. 

For the relief of Leonard Theodore Boice. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12449; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 1358. 

To provide for the improvement of approaches to the 

National Cemetery and the Confederate Cemetery, 

Fayetteville, Arkansas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 9, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 11005; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

S. 1508. 

Broviding for the final enrollment of the Indians of 

the Klamath Indian Reservation in the State of 

Oregon. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12089; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 1654. 

For the relief of George Yusko. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 1992. 

For the relief of Arthur R. Lewis. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 2156. 

For the relief of American-La France and Foamite 

Corporation of New York. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 
Seventy-third Congress, Second Session 253 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

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1172 

S. 2227. 

For the relief of Harold S. Shepardson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 2238. 

To provide for the payment. of damages to certain 

residents of Alaska caused by reason of extending the 

boundaries of Mount McKinley National Park. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 2672. 

For the relief of Mabel S. Parker. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec:12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 2744. 

For the relief of Anna Carroll Taussig. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

s. 2810. 

For the relief of Alice F. Martin, widow, and two 

minor children. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 3092. 

To confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to 

hear, determine, and render judgment upon the 
254 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

claim of the heirs of Jesse Taylor, deceased Cherokee 

Indian, for the value of certain lands now held by the 

United States. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

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S. 3156. 

For the relief of Mary Angela Moert. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 3185. 

To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as 

amended, with respect to farm prices. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see aZso 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

s. 3394. 

For the relief of the Grier-Lowrance ~nstruction 

Co., Incorporated. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

S. 3446. 

To authorize the Postmaster General to receive, operate, and maintain for official purposes motor vehicles 

seized for violations of the customs laws. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12089; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

S. 3486. 

For the relief of George L. Rulison. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 
Seventy-third Congress, Second Session 255 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

1178 S. 3499. 

For the relief of Michael Ilitz. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

1179 S. 3516. 

For the relief of the Morgan Decorating Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

1180 S. 3626. 

Referring the claims of the Turtle Mountain Band or 

Bands of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota to the 

Court of Claims for adjudication and settlement. 

Pocket vets occurred after the 2d session of the 736 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was Dresented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12451; see also 78 Cong. Rec: 

12457). 

1181 S. 3741. 

To convey certain lands to the State of South Dakota 

for public park purposes, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

1182 S. 3780. 

For the relief of persons engaged in the fishing industry. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12450; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

1183 S.J. Res. 106. 

Authorizing loans to fruit growers for rehabilitation 

of orchards during the year 1934. 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

June 16, 1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12089; see also 78 Cong. 

Rec. 12457). 

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1185 

1186 

1187 

1188 

H.R. 363. 

For the relief of James Moffitt. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec, 12257; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

H.R. 1766. 

To provide medical service after the retirement on 

annuity to former employees of the United States 

disabled by injuries sustained in the performance of 

their duties. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12247; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

H.R. 2632. 

For the relief of Wilson G. Bingham. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12247; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

H.R. 3054. 

For the relief of Christopher Cott. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12247; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

H.R. 3161. 

For the relief of Henry Harrison Griffith. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12257; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 
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1189 H.R. 3595. 

For the relief of St. Ludgers Catholic Church of Germa~town, Henry County, Missouri. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12257; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

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1193 

1194 

H.R. 3726. 

To grant a patent to Albert M. Johnson and Walter 

Scott. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12575; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

(Similar provisions enacted in 49 Stat. 2159; Private 

Law 74-2561. 

H.R. 4444. 

For the relief of Lt. James Floyd Terrell, Medical 

Corps, United States Navy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was Dresented to the President on June 18. 

1934. (78 Coig. Rec. 12478; see also 78 Cong. Rec: 

12458). 

H.R. 4447. 

For the relief of Vertner Tate. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12478; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

H.R. 4554. 

To amend section 4808 of the Revised Statutes (24 

U.S.C. 3) to prevent discriminatory reductions in pay 

of the retired personnel of the Navy and Marine 

Corps. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12478; see aZso 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

H.R. 4957. 

For the relief of F.M. Peters and J.F. Akers. 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12258 see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

1195 H.R. 5018. 

To correct the naval records of former employees of 

the crews of the revenue cutters Algonquin and Onadaga. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12258 see also 78 Cong. Recl 

12456). 

1196 H.R. 5543. 

For the relief of T. Brooks Alford. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12578; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

.I197 H.R. 5864. 

To authorize the payment of expenses of delegates of 

the Yakima Confederated Tribes of Indians while on 

a mission to represent such tribes before Congress 

and the executive departments at the seat of government, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12258 see ako 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

I198 H.R. 7711. 

To permit postmasters to act as disbursing officers 

for the payment of traveling expenses of officers and 

employees of the Postal Service. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 9, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 11002; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

1199 H.R. 8513. 

To authorize the coinage of 50-cent pieces in commemoration of the boyhood home of General Thomas 

J. (Stonewall) Jackson. 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

1200 

1201 

1202 

1203 

1204 

The'bill was preiented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12258; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

H,R 8511. 

To provide for needy blind persons in the District of 

Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12259; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

H.R. 8587. 

To extend the benefits of the Employees' Compensation Act of September 7, 1916, to William Thomas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12259; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

H.R. 8644. 

To provide warrant officers of the Coast Guard parity 

of promotion with warrant officers of the Navy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12259; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

H.R. 8688. 

For the relief of Stella E. Whitmore. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12259; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 

H.R. 8728. 

Aut~or~zing the Secretary of War to lease or sell certain lands of buildings known as Camp Eagle Pass, 

Texas, to the city of Eagle Pass, Texas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12259; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12456). 
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1205 H.R. 9046. 

To discontinue administrative furloughs in the Postal 

Service. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12578; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

1206 H.R. 9145. 

To authorize the attendance of the Marine Band at 

the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the 

Republic to be held at Rochester, New York, August 

14, 15, and 16, 1934, and at the National Convention 

of the Disabled American Veterans of the World 

War, to be held at Colorado Springs, Colorado, during the Erst week in July, 1934. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12257; see also 78 Cong. Rec. 

12457). 

1207 H.R. 9275. 

To provide for the protection and preservation of domestic sources of tin. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12578; see aZso 78 Cong. Rec. 

12458). 

1208 H.A Res. 322 

To provide for the disposal of smuggled merchandise, 

to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to require imported articles to be marked in order that smuggled merchandise may be identified, and for other 

purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 73d 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 18, 1934. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

June 18, 1934. (78 Cong. Rec. 12578; see also 78 Cong. 

Rec. 12458). 

Seventy-fourth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1209 s. 274. 

For the relief of Charles C. Floyd. 

Vetoed April 12, 1.935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Mili- 
Seventy-fourth Congress, First Session 261 

tars Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 49. (79 Gong. 

1210 

1211 

1212 

1213 

1214 

1215 

__ Re& 5613). 

Veto unchall~nged. 

S. 279. 

To extend the time for the refunding of certain taxes 

erroneously collected from certain building and loan 

associations. 

Vetoed June 24, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 71. (79 Cong. Rec. 

9412). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 457. 

For the relief of John W. Beck. 

Vetoed August 21, 1,935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 123. (79 Cong. 

Rec. 13981). 

Veto unchazlenged. 

S. 488. 

For the relief of Michael Ilitz. 

Vetoed ApriE 11, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 47. (79 Cong. 

Rec. 5406). 

Veto unchallenged 

$3. 685. 

For the relief of Sanford & Brooks Company. 

Vetoed August 19, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 125. (79 Cong. Rec. 

13930). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 694. 

For the payment of the claims of the Fidelity Trust 

Company of Baltimore, Maryland, and others. 

Vetoed June 2;3 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc, No. 105. (79 Cong. Rec. 

10460). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 931. 

For the relief of the Concrete Engineering Company. 
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Vetoed June 14, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 69. (79 Cong. Rec. 

9353). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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S. 1410. 

For the relief of Thomas G. Carlin. 

Vetoed June 2Z 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 107. (79 Cong. 

Rec. 10461). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1426. 

Providing for the appointment of Harry T. Herring, 

formerly a lieutenant colonel in the United States 

Army, as a lieutenant colonel in the United States 

Army and his retirement in that grade. 

Vetoed August 21, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 124. (79 Cong. 

Rec. 13981). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1439. 

Amending the postal laws to include as second-class 

matter religious periodicals publishing local information. 

Vetoed August 20, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Post 

Offices and Post Roads, and printed as S. Doc. No. 

121. (79 Cong. Rec. 13933). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1497. 

To authorize the appointme~t of First Lieutenant 

Claude W. Shelton, retired, to the grade of captain, 

retired, in the United States Army. 

Vetoed August 23, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 133. (79 Cong. 

Rec. 14290). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1696. 

For the relief of Mary Sky Necklace. 

Vetoed August 21, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 122. (79 

Cong. Rec. 13980,13981). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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S. 1942. 

To repeal the act entitled “An act to grant to the 

State of New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians 

jurisdiction over the taking of fish and game within 

the Allegany Cattaraugus, and Oil Springs Indian 

R.eservation,” approved January 5, 1927. 

Vetoed June 15, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 70. (19 

Cong. Rec. 9412). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2306. 

To confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to 

hear and determine and render judgment upon the 

claims of the heirs of James Taylor, deceased Cherokee Indian, for the value of certain land now held by 

the United States, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed June 28: 1935. The veto message was laid 

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

106. (79 Cong. Rec. 10460, 10461). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 2808. 

For the relief of Grier-Lowrance Construction Company, Incorporated. 

Vetoed August 2.4, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 134. (79 Cong. Rec. 

14513). 

Veto unchallenged, 

S.J. Res. 21. 

Authorizing the President to proclaim October 11 of 

each year General Pulaski’s Memorial Day for the 

observance and commemoration of the death of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski. 

Vetoed April 11, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as S. Doc. No. 48. (79 Cong. 

Rec. 5612, 5613). 

Veto unc~allen~e~ 

H.R. 231. 

For the relief of Thomas M. Bardin. 

Vetoed June 7, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Mili- 
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tary Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 222. (79 

Cong. Rec. 8904). 

Veto unch~lle~ged 

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H.R. 298. 

For the relief of Jack Page. 

Vetoed July 25, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 251. (79 

Cong. Rec. 11864, 11865). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 61'7. 

For the relief of Lake B. Morrison. 

Vetoed July 24, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 252. (79 

Cong. Rec. 18864). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 1119. 

For the relief of Joseph W. Harley. 

Vetoed July 8, 1935. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 244. (79 Cong. Rec. 

10759). 

Veto unc~a~len~e~ 

H.R. 1565. 

For the relief of Frank R. Carpenter, alias Frank R. 

Carvin. 

Vetoed May 13, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 185. (79 

Cong. Rec. 7541). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 1951. 

For the relief of John J. OConnor. 

Vetoed August 9, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 270. (79 

Cong. Rec. 12828). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 2128. 

For the relief of Rossetta Laws. 

Vetoed April 18, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Mili- 
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tary Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 160. (79 

Cong. Rec. 6094). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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H.R. 2294. 

For the relief of Thaddeus C. Knight. 

Vetoed June 3, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 214. (79 

Cong. Rec. 8599). 

Veto uncha llenged. 

€I&. 2566. 

For the relief of Percy C. Wright. 

Vetoed July 24, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Miljtary Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 250. (79 

Cong. Rec. 11801). 

Veto ~nch~~le~ged. 

H.R. 2678. 

For the relief of Carl L. Bernau. 

Vetoed April 11, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 153. (79 

Cong. Rec. 5478). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

H.R. 3071, 

For the relief of Second Lt. Charles E. Upson. 

Vetoed April 26, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 168. ('79 

Cong. Rec. 6553). 

Veto u~challeng~d. 

H.R. 3105. 

For the relief of Samuel Kaufman. 

Vetoed May 25, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 189. (79 

Cong. Rec. 7739). 

F'ec'eto unc~al~e~ge~ 

H.R. 3896. 

To provide for the immediate payment to veterans of 

the face value of their adjusted-service certification, for controlled expansion of the currency, and to 

extend the time for filing applications for benefits under World War Adjusted Compensation Act, and 

for other purposes. 
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Vetoed May 22, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 197. 

(79 Cong. Rec. 7993-7996). 

The House overrode the veto on May 22, 1935 by a 

vote of 322 yeas to 98 nays. (79 Cong. Rec. 7996, 

7997). 

The Senate sustained the veto on May 23, 1935 by a 

vote of 54 yeas to 40 nays. (79 Cong. Rec. 8066, 8067). 

Veto sustained. 

Note-The President delivered his message to a joint session of Congress on May 22, 1935 in the Hall of 

the House of Representatives (79 Cong. Rec. 7993- 

7996). This was the first veto message read by a 

President before a joint session. 

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H.R. 4018. 

To provide for the investigation, control, and eradication of marine organisms injurious to shellfish in the 

Atlantic and Gulf States. 

Vetoed February 25, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Merchant Marine, Radio, and Fisheries, and printed as 

H.R. Doc. No. 109. (79 Cong. Rec. 2549). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4623. 

For the relief of George Brackett Cargill, deceased 

Vetoed August 9, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 268. (79 

Cong. Rec. 12827). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5229. 

Directing the Secretary of the Interior to investigate, hear, and determine claims of the individual members of the Stockbridge and Munsee Tribes of Indians 

of the State of Wisconsin. 

Vetoed August 13, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 274. (79 

Cong. Rec. 12904). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5230. 

To confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to 

hear claims of the Stockbridge and Munsee Tribes of 

Indians. 

Vetoed August 9, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 269. (79 

Cong. Rec. 12828). 

Veto unchallenged 
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H.R. 7349. 

To amend the act entitled “An act for the control of 

floods on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, 

and for other purposes,” approved May 15, 1928, as 

amended. 

Vetoed August 22, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Flood 

Control, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 305. (79 Cong. 

Rec. 14120). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.J. Res, 254. 

Providing for an investigation by the United States 

Public Health Service of the plumbing and sanitary 

systems in Federal Government buildings. 

Vetoed May 22, 1935. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Ruildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. 

Doc. No. 198. (79 Cong. Rec. 8092). 

Veto ~~chul~en~ed. 

Pocket Vetoes 

S. 1763. 

To amend the act entitled “An act to adjust the compensation of certain employees in the Customs Service,” approved May 29, 1928, as amended by the act 

of December 12, 1930. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14217; see also 79 Cong. Rec. 

14’753). 

S. 1878. 

Conferring jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to 

hear and determine the claim of the Mack Copper 

Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

26, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14572; see also 99 Cong. Rec. 

14754). 

S. 2324. 

To incorporate The Military Order of the Purple 

Heart. 

Pocket veto occurred after the ist session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 
1247 S. 2621. 

To provide funds for cooperation with the publicschool board at Devils Lake, North Dakota, in the 

construction, extension, and betterment of the highschool building at Devils Lake, North Dakota, to be 

available to Indian children. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14420; see ah 79 Cong. Rec. 

14751). 

1248 S. 2632. 

To provide for the construction of 10 vessels for the 

Coast Guard designed for ice breaking and assistance 

work. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

24, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14691). 

1249 S. 3092. 

To provide funds for cooperation with White Bird 

School District, Sioux County, North Dakota, for extension of public-school buildings to be available for 

Indian children. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1935. (79 Cang. Rec. 14218; see also 79 Cong. Rec. 

14753). 

1250 S.J. Res. 65. 

To extend the period of suspension of the limjtation 

governing the filing of suit under section 19, World 

War Veterans' Act, 1924, as amended. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 23, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14218; see also 79 

Cong. Rec. 14753). 

1251 S.J. Res. 168. 

Authorizing the President to invite the States of the 

Union and foreign countries to participate in the 

International Petroleum Exposition at Tulsa, Oklahoma, to be held May 16 to May 23, 1936, inclusive. 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 21, 1935. (79 Cnng. Rec. 13986; see also 79 

Cong. Rec. 14753). 

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H.R. 616. 

For the relief of Homer J. Williamson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 13858). 

H.R. 1286. 

For the relief of James H. Bell (or James Bell). 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

24, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14672). 

H.R. 1714. 

For the relief of Russell H. Lindsay. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 13858). 

H.R. 2024. 

For the relief of officers and soldiers of the volunteer 

service of the United States mustered into service for 

the war with Spain and who were held in service in 

the Philippine Islands after the rati~cation of the 

treaty of peace, April 11, 1899. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 13858). 

H.R. 2130. 

For the relief of John M. ~cNulty. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1935. 179 Cong. Rec. 13858). 

H.R. 3019. 

To amend “An act to stop injury to the public grazing lands by preventing overgrazing and soil deterioration, to provide for their orderly use, improvement, 

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dependent upon the public range, and for other purposes," approved June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1269). 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14392). 

H.R. 4226. 

For the relief of Floyd Hull. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

24, 1935. (19 Cong. Rec. 14672). 

H.R. 4324. 

To carry out certain obligations under certain tribal 

agreements. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

24, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14672). 

H.R. 5122. 

For the relief of R.C. McCoy, J.L. Garner, C.G. Kauffman, W.G. Smiley, R.A. Burks, C.W. Brazzelton, R.F. 

Brazzelton, Dave Cash, Mrs. A.W. Dykes, Jim Threldkeld, R.R. Crain, J.B. Tolson, J.C. Rogers, S.K. 

Broach, Albert Easterling, J.L. Rivers, F.C. Wilson, 

E.C. Finley, W.W. Mitchell, J.G. Carey, Carl Graves, 

Jerome Dupree, J.R. Mitchell, J.L. Mitche~l, and J.C. 

Russell. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 13859). 

H.R. 5325. 

For the relief of Ira L. Reeves. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 13859). 

H.R. 5838. 

To place David J. Fitzgerald on the retired list of the 

United States Army as a first lieutenant. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 13859). 
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To amend section 36 of the Emergency Farm Mortgage Act of 1933, as amended, and for other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of t,he 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

26, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14767). 

1264 H.R. 8421. 

Granting pensions to certain widows of soldiers and 

sailors of the Civil War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14037). 

1265 H.R. 8422. 

Granting pensions to certain former widows of soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14037). 

1266 H.R. 8423. 

Granting increase of pensions to certain former 

widows of soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14037). 

1267 H.R. 8424. 

Granting increase of pensions to certain widows of 

soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14537). 

1268 H.R. 8425. 

Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain 

helpless and dependent children of soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14037). 
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H.R. 8426. 

Granting pensions to certain soldiers of the Civil 

War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14037). 

H.R. 8513. 

To provide funds for cooperation with Trenton School 

District, Williams County, North Dakota, for extension of public-school buildings to be available for 

Indian children. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

26, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14768). 

H.R. 8516. 

To provide funds for cooperation with Porcupine 

School District, Sioux City, North Dakota, for extension of public-school buildings to be available for 

Indian children. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 26, 1935. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

26, 1935. (79 Cong. Rec. 14768). 

Seventy-fourth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 166. 

For the relief of Jack Doyle. 

Vetoed February 17, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 174. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 2167). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 246. 

For the relief of Elmer Blair. 

Vetoed February 17, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 175. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 2167). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 272. 

For the relief of William Frank Lipps. 
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Vetoed February 18, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 177. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 2307). 

Veto ~~ehaZ~enge~ 

S. 713. 

Granting jurisdiction to the Court of Claims to hear 

the case of David A. Wright. 

Vetoed &Way 5, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military 

Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 202. (80 Cong. Rec. 

6767, 6768). 

Veto ~~~~a~le~ge~ 

Note-This veto was the subject of Wright v. U.S. 

(302 US. 583 (1938)). The Supreme Court ruled that 

an official of the chamber in recess could receive the 

veto message and deliver that message to the chamber upon its return. This decision was a broader interpretation of Congressional power than the earlier 

“Pocket Veto Case’’ (Item No. 1058)- 

s. 920. 

For the relief of Ruth J. Barnes. 

Vetoed June 5, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 266. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 9129). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 925. 

To carry into effect the findings of the Court of 

Claims in the case of William Da~en~ower. 

Vetoed June 1, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 261. (80 Cong. Rec. 

8624). 

Veto u~challe~~e~. 

s. 929. 

For the relief of the Southern Products Company. 

Vetoed May 5, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as S. Doc. No. 203. (80 Cong. Rec. 6768). 

Veto uneha~lenge~ 

s. 952. 

For the relief of Zelma Haherson. 

Vetoed June 1, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 
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Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 262. (80 Cong. Rec. 

8624). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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s. 1110. 

For the relief of A. Randolph Holladay. 

Vetoed May 7, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as S. Doc. No. 206. (80 Cong. Rec. 6768). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1138. 

For the relief of Art Metal Construction Company. 

Vetoed May 7, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as S. Doc. No. 205. (80 Cong. Rec. 6768, 6769). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1176. 

For the relief of Thomas A. Coyne. 

Vetoed February 17, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 173. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 2167). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1360. 

For the relief of the estate of Teresa de Prevost. 

Vetoed June 5, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 265. (80 Cong. Rec. 

9129). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1431. 

For the relief of the Collier Manufacturing Company 

of Barnesville, Georgia. 

Vetoed June 1, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 260. (80 Cong. Rec. 

8623, 8624). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S.1453. 

To create a Board of Shorthand Reporting. 

Vetoed March 21, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as S. Doc. No. 189. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 4186). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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S. 1626. 

Proposing to refund certain countervailing customs 

duties collected on logs imported from British Columbia. 

Vetoed February 4, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Finance, and printed as S. Doc. No. 170. (80 Cong. Rec. 

1429, 1430). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1683. 

For the relief of Robert L. Monk. 

Vetoed March 11, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 186. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 3571). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1837. 

For the relief of W.W. Cook. 

Vetoed March 16, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 187. (80 Cong Rec. 

3778). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1846. 

For the relief of the estate of Anton W. Fischer. 

Vetoed May 7, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as S. Doc. No. 204. (80 Cong. Rec. 6769). 

Veto un~~all~~ge~ 

s. 1950. 

For the relief of the estate of Julius Crisler. 

Vetoed February 17, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Finance, and printed as S. Doc. No. 172. (80 Cong. Rec. 

2167). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2697. 

For the relief of the United Pocahontas Coal Company of Crumpler, West Virginia. 

Vetoed April 16, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 195. (80 Cong. Rec. 

5625). 

Veto un&~~llenge~ 
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S. 2734. 

To confer jurisdiction upon the United States Court 

of Claims to hear and determine the claims of Henry 

W. Bibus and others. 

Vetoed June 1, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 259. (80 Cong. Rec. 

8623). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2996. 

For the relief of Eberhart Steel Products Co., Inc. 

Vetoed January 21,-1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 149. (80 Cong. Rec. 

821). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 3067. 

For the relief of A.J. Watts. 

Vetoed June 16, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 271. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 9924). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 3581. 

For the relief of Henry Thornton Meriwether. 

Vetoed May 19, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 234. (80 

Cong. Rec. 7452, 7453). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 3612. 

To provide loans to farmers for crop production and 

harvesting during the year 1936. 

Vetoed February 26, 1936. The veto message was laid 

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

179. (80 Cong. Rec. 2802). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 3663. 

For the relief of William Connelly, alias William E. 

Connoley . 

Vetoed June 16, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 272. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 9924, 9925). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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S. 3989. 

To construct a vessel for research work in connection 

with Pacific Ocean fisheries. 

Vetoed June 8, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Commerce, and printed as S. Doc. No. 269. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 9203). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 399. 

For the relief of A.F. Arnory. 

Vetoed May 5, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 487. (80 Cong. Rec. 

6725). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1867. 

For the relief of Orville E. Clark. 

Vetoed March 4, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 420. (80 

Cong. Rec. 3258). 

Veto u~ch~~~en~e~ 

H.R. 2469. 

For the relief of Michael P. Lucas. 

Vetoed April 13, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 446. (80 

Cong. Rec. 5434). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3155. 

To confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims of 

the United States to hear, determine and render 

judgment upon the claims of the Bankers Reserve 

Life Co. of Omaha, Nebraska, and the Wisconsin National Life Insurance Co. of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 

Vetoed Muy 8, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 491. (80 Cong. Rec. 7010). 

Veto uncha llenged 

H.R. 3629. 

To acquire additional land for use of Walter Reed 

Hospital. 
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Vetoed April 13, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 448. (80 

Cong. Rec. 5434). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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H.R. 3914. 

For the relief of Oscar Gustof Bergstrom. 

Vetoed June 8, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 504. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 9280). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4031. 

For the relief of Stanley T. Gross. 

Vetoed May 6, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 488. (80 Cong. Rec. 6725). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4086. 

For the relief of Ellis Duke, also known as Elias 

Duke. 

Vetoed April 13, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 447. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 5433, 5434). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4178. 

For the relief of the International Manufacturers' 

Sales Co. of America, Inc., AS. Postnikoff, trustee. 

Vetoed February 11, 1936, The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 405. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 1817). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 4777. 

To place Vincent P. Rousseau on retired list of the 

Army. 

vetoed March 3, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 419. (80 

Cong. Rec. 3147). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 4858. 

For the relief of Edward Shippen West. 
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Vetoed February 17, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Mili1310 

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Cong. Rec. 2265). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5876. 

For the relief of Elmer H. Ackerson. 

Vetoed March 4, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 421. (80 

Cong. Rec. 3257, 3258). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6297. 

For the relief of Leon Frederick Ruggles. 

Vetoed April 20, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 467. (80 Cong. 

Rec. 5720). 

Veto ~nchallenged. 

H.R. 7092. 

For the relief of Percy Wright Foote, United States 

Navy. 

Vetoed ~ay 6, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 489. (80 Cong. Rec. 

6881, 6882). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8372. 

To authorize the acquisition of lands in the vicinity 

of Miami, Florida, as a site for a naval air station, 

and to authorize the construction and installation of 

a naval air station thereon. 

Vetoed June 1, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 500. (80 

Cong. Rec. 8606). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8515. 

For extension of public school buildings in Sanish 

School District of Mountrail County, North Dakota. 

Vetoed February 13, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 409. (80 

Cong. Rec. 2008, 2009). 

Veto ~nchalle~ged. 
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1315 H.R. 9042. 

To provide for the sale of the Port Newark Army 

Supply Base to the city of Newark, New Jersey. 

Vetoed May 26; 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 497. (80 

Cong. Rec. 7938). 

Veto ~n~~uZlenged 

1316 H.R. 9870. 

To provide for the immediate payment of World War 

adjusted-service certificates, for the cancellation of 

unpaid interest accrued on loans secured by such certificates, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed January 24, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 398. 

(80 Cong. Rec. 975). 

The House overrode the veto on January 24, 1936 by 

a vote of 326 yeas to 61 nays. (80 Cong. Rec. 976). 

The Senate ouerrode the veto on January 27, 1936 by 

a vote of 76 yeas to 19 nays. (80 Cong. Rec. 1015). 

Veto overridden. (49 Stat. 1099; Public Law 74-425). 

1317 H.R. 10388. 

To aid veteran organizations of the District of Columbia in their joint Memorial Day Services at Arlington 

National Cemetery and other Cemeteries on and preceding May 30. 

Vetoed May 8, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Militarv Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 492. (80 Cong.-Rec. 

7011). 

Veto ~ne~~ZZenged. 

1318 H.R. 10785. 

For the relief of John B.H. Waring. 

Vetoed June 16; 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 507. (80 

Cong. Rec. 9637). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1319 H.R. 11969. 

For organization of the Air Reserve Training Corps. 

Vetoed June 8, 1936. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 503. (80 

Cong. Rec. 9285). 

Vets unchallenged 
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1320 H.J. Res. 223. 

For the relief of the Rodman Chemical Company. 

Vetoed May 7, 1936. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 490. (80 Cong. Rec. 

6882). 

Veto ~nchulzenged. 

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S. 1464. 

For the relief of Frank P. Hoyt. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9317; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10552). 

S. 1769. 

For the relief of Percy C. Wright. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9317; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10552). 

S. 1790. 

For the relief of Margaret Murphy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10550; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10560). 

S. 1793. 

To amend an act entitled “An act authorizing the attorney general of the State of California to bring suit 

in the Court of Claims on behalf of the Indians of 

California,” approved May 18, 1928. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10549; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10561). 

S. 2647. 

For the relief of subcontractors, materialmen, and laborers on post-office building at Hempstead, New 

York. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 
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The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10549; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

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S. 3107. 

To exempt publicly owned interstate highway bridges 

from state, municipal, and local taxation. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10549; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10561). 

S. 3143. 

For the relief of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10549; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10556). 

S. 3175. 

For the relief of Jesse Ashby. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10550; see also 80 Cmg. Rec. 

10561). 

S. 3257. 

To amend the World War Adjusted Compensation 

ACT. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10057; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10556). 

S. 3405. 

For the relief of Captain James W. Darr. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10549; see abo 80 Gong. Rec. 

10557). 

S. 3441. 

For the relief of C.T. Hird. 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10057; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10557). 

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S. 3992. 

For the relief of Captain Lawrence V. Houston, retired. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9317; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10553). 

S. 4026. 

To amend the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 19, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10359; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10555). 

s, 4444. 

Directing the Court of Claims to reopen certain cases. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was Dresented to the President on June 15. 

1936. (80 CoAg. Rec. 9317; see also 80 Cong. Rec: 

10553). 

S. 4658. 

To aid the several States in making certain toll 

bridges free bridges. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10057; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10561). 

S. 4684. 

For the relief of the First, Second, and Third National Steamship Companies. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10550; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10558). 
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s. 4734. 

To provide for hurricane patrol in the Gulf of Mexico 

and environs during the hurricane season. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10058; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10554). 

H.R. 237. 

For the relief of the Rowesville Oil Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 19, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10279; see aZso 80 Cong. 10561). 

H.R. 254, 

For the relief of the Farmers' Storage & Fertilizer 

Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 19, 

1936. (80 C&g. Rec. 10279; see also 80 Cong. Rec: 

10562). 

H.R. 796. 

For the relief of A.E. Clark. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9997; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10555). 

H.R. 1362, 

For the relief of Ramey Bros., of El Paso, Texas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10699; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10558). 

H.R. 2213. 

For the relief of the Charles P. Shipley Saddlery & 

Mercantile Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cohg. Rec. 9998; see also 80 Cong. Rec: 

10554). 
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H.R. 2259. 

For the relief of Addk,I. Tyron and Lorin H. Tyron. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9998; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10557). 

H.R. 2435. 

For the relief of the Citizens State Bank of Marianna, Florida. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was oresented to the President on June 20. 

1936. (80 Coig. Rec. 10699; see also 80 Cong. Rec: 

10559). 

H.R. 2932. 

For the relief of the International Great Northern 

Railroad Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10699; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10562). 

H.R. 3694. 

For the relief of Florence Byvank. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9998; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10555). 

H.R. 3952. 

For the relief of Bruce Lee and wife. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President of June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10699; see aZso 80 Cong. Rec. 

10558). 

H.R. 4059. 

For the relief of Ella €3. Kimball. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10699; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10559). 
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1349 H.R. 5368. 

To add certain lands to the Chalmette National 

Monument in the State of Louisiana. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 19, 

1936, (80 Cong. Rec. 10279; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10560). 

1350 H.R. 5635. 

For the relief of the mayor and aldermen of Jersey 

City, New Jersey. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9998; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10560). 

1351 H.R. 7463. 

For the relief of Lawrence R. Lennon. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10699; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10558). 

1352 H.R. 8055. 

To provide for economic studies of the fishery industry, market news service, and orderly marketing of 

fishery products. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9998; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10556). 

1353 H.R. 8220. 

For the relief of Helen Mahar Johnson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9998; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10556). 

1354 M.R. 10504, 

For the relief of Booth & Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 
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1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10699; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10560). 

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H.R. 12062. 

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to accept 

unsurveyed lands in numbered school sections in the 

state of Arizona in exchange for certain other lands. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 20, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 10699; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10560). 

H.R. 12329. 

To reenact section 259 of the Judicial Code relating 

to traveling and subsistence expenses of circuit and 

district judges. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 74th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 20, 1936. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 12, 

1936. (80 Cong. Rec. 9443; see also 80 Cong. Rec. 

10555). 

Seventy-fifth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

s. 733. 

To adjudicate the claim of Robert A. Watson. 

Vetoed June 15, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 81. (81 Cong. Rec. 

5805). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 826. 

For the relief of the estates of Mrs. H. Lee Shelton, 

Mrs. J.R. Scruggs, and Mrs. Irvin Johnson. 

Vetoed August 7, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 103. (81 Cong. Rec. 9096). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1284. 

To change the name of the Chemical Warfare Service. 

Vetoed August 4, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 90. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 8198). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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For the relief of William K. Richardson. 

Vetoed July 19, 1937- The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 88. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 7400). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1361 S.J. Res. 57. 

To provide for a comprehensive national plan for prevention and control of floods of all the major rivers 

of the United States, development of hydroelectric 

power resources, water and soil conservation. 

Vetoed August 13, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Commerce, and printed as S. Doc. No. 95. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 8823). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1362 H.R. 564. 

For the relief of Lon D. Warsham Company. 

Vetoed June 9, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 266. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 5492, 5493). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

1363 H.R. 1114. 

For the relief of Agnes Ewing Harter. 

Vetoed August 17, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 361. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 9181, 9182). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

1364 H.R. 2757. 

For the relief of the Morse Drydock & Repair Company. 

Vetoed July 12, 1.937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 293. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 7140). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1365 H.R. 3326. 

For the relief of the Printz-Biederman Company. 

Vetoed May 2;3 1937. The veto zvessage was laid 

before the House, referred to the ~ommittee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doe. No. 257. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 5061). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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H.R. 4156. 

For the relief of George R. Brown. 

Vetoed August 20, 2937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 363. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 9479). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4408. 

To provide for the renewal of star-route contracts at 

4-year intervals. 

Vetoed June 29, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Post 

Offices and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

281. (81 Cong. Rec. 6613). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 4716. 

To authorize construction of a marine hospital at 

Key West, Florida. 

Vetoed August 20, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, and printed as H.R. Doc. 

No. 364. (81 Cong. Rec. 9479). 

Veto un~~~llenged. 

H.R. 5478. 

To amend law to provide privileges of renewing expiring 5-year level-premium term policies for another 

5-year period by ex-servicemen. 

Vetoed May 28, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 259. 

(81 Cong. Rec. 5111, 5112). 

The House overrode the veto on June 1, 1937 by a 

vote of 372 yeas to 13 nays. (81 Cong. Rec. 5165). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 1, 1937 by a 

vote of 69 yeas to 12 nays. (81 Cong. Rec. 5146). 

Veto oue~~~dde~. (50 Stat. 241; Public Law 75-127). 

H.R. 6453. 

To increase the minimum pay of Deputy United 

States Marshals to $2,000 per annum. 

Vetoed August 20, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 365. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 9502). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1371 H.R. 6482. 

To provide for cooperation with the State of Oklahoma in constructing a permanent memorial to Will 

Rogers. 

Vetoed August 21, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Library, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 366. (81 Cong. 

Rec. 9655). 

Veto un~~a€~en~e~ 

1372 H.R. 6763. 

To extend for 1 year the 3Yz-percent interest rate on 

certain Federal land-bank loans, to provide a 4-percent interest rate on such loans for a period of July 

1, 1938, to June 30, 1939, and to provide for a 4 percent interest rate of Land Bank Commissioner's 

loans for a period of 2 years. 

Vetoed June 9, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 290. 

(81 Cong. Rec. 7065, 70661. 

The House overrode the veto on July 13, 1937 by a 

vote of 260 yeas to 98 nays. (81 Cong. Rec. 7132). 

The Senate overrode the veto on July 22, 1937 by a 

vote of 71 yeas to 19 nays. (81 Cong. Rec. 7374). 

Veto overridden. (50 Stat. 521; Public Law 75-209). 

1373 H.J. Res. 304. 

Authorizing Federal participation in the New York 

World's Fair, 1939. 

Vetoed May 19, 1937. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 252. (81 

Cong. Rec. 4779, 47801. 

Veto ~nc~a~~~~~d. 

Pocket Vetoes 

1374 S. 46. 

For the relief of Ernest S. Frazier. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 15th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9610; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9613). 

1375 S. 53. 

For the relief of the Perkins-Campbell Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9610; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9614). 
Seventy-Fifth Congress, First Session 

1376 S. 57. 

29 1 

For the relief of Walter Conner. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9610; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9614). 

1377 

1378 

1379 

1380 

1381 

S. 886. 

For the relief of L.J. Powers. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9610; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9616). 

s. 937. 

For the relief of Harry W. Dubiske. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9610; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9615). 

S. 1040, 

Relating to the provisional officers of the World War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9414; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9613). 

S. 1052. 

To provide for further development of cooperative agricultural extension work. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9610; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9614). 

S. 1375. 

To provide for the punishment of persons transporting stolen animals in interstate commerce. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9610; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9613). 
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1382 S. 1457. 

And the relief of Samuel Richard Mann. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9610; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9615). 

1383 S. 1516. 

To authorize certain payments to the American Gold 

Star Mothers of the World War and the American 

War Mothers, Inc~rporated, the Veterans of Foreign 

Wars of the United States, Incorporated, and the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, Incorporated. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

20, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9414; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9614). 

1384 S. 2263. 

To authorize per capita payments to the Seminole Indians in Oklahoma from funds standing to their 

credit in the Treasury. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9609; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9615). 

1385 S. 2761. 

To allow the State of Maryland to construct, maintain, and operate certain bridges across streams, 

rivers and navigable waters which are wholly or 

partly within the State. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was Dresented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 dong. Rec. 9611; see also 81 Cong. kec. 

9613, 9614). 

1386 S. 2862. 

To authorize an appropriation for cooperating with 

the public-school board for construction of a publicschool building at Worley, Idaho. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 193'7. (81 Cong. Rec. 9609; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9615). 
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1388 

1389 

1390 

1391 

1392 

s. 2909. 

To amend an act of Congress approved June 17, 1870, 

entitled “An act to establish a Police Court for the 

District of Columbia, and for other purposes.’’ 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9611; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9614). 

H.R. 1093. 

For the relief of Cleveland L. Short. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9674; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9681). 

H.R. 2860. 

For the relief of Walter W. Johnston. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9676; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9681). 

H.R. 2888. 

Granting a leave of absence to settlers of homestead 

lands during the year 1937. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9678; see ah 81 Cong. Rec. 

9681). 

H.R. 4399. 

To adjudicate claims of certain Ute Indians. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9678; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9682). 

H.R. 4539. 

To authorize a per capta payment to the Red Lake 

Bank of Chippewa Indians from the proceeds of the 

sale of timber and lumber on the Red Lake Reservation. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourn^ sine die on August 21, 1937. 
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The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9678; see also 81 Cong. Re. 

9681). 

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1395 

1396 

139’7 

H.R. 5975. 

To provide for per diem payments in lieu of compensation and expenses for member of the Kfamath business committees and official Kfamath delegates to 

Washi~~on~ 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9616; see abo 81 Gong. Re. 

9682). 

M.R. 7551. 

To amend an act entitled “An act, to provide for the 

complete independence of the Philippine Islands, to 

provide for the adoption of a ~n~titut~on and aform 

of government €or the Philippine Islands,” approved 

March 24,1934. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

21, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9677; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

96801. 

H.R. 1985. 

To promote air commerce by providing for the enlargement of the Washingt;on Airport. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1935’. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 

23, 1937. (81 Cong. Rec. 9678; see also 81 Cong. Rec. 

9682). 

H.J. Res. 171. 

To designate certain streets or avenues in the Mall 

as Ohio, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Maine Avenue. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 21, 1937. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 17, 1937. (81 Cong. %c. 9192; see abo 81 

Cong. Rec. 9680). 

Seventy-fifth Congress, Third Session 

Regular Vetoes 

s. 51, 

For the relief o€ Fped G. Clake Company. 
Seventy-fifth Congress, Third Session 295 

Vetoed May 26, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 180. (83 Cong. Rec. 

'7601). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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1399 

1400 

1401 

1402 

1403 

S. 1465. 

For the relief of Beryl M. McHam. 

Vetoed May 26, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 179. (83 Cong. 

Rec. 7601). 

Veto unchallenged 

s. 2051. 

For the relief of John F. Fitzgerald. 

Vetoed June 15, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 221. (83 Cong. Rec. 

9412). 

Veto unchullenged 

S.J. Res. 67. 

Adjudicate the claim of the estate of John F. Hackfield. 

Vetoed Ja~ua~ 3, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as S. Doc. No. 126. (83 Cong. 

Rec. 5, 6). 

Veto u~c~u~lenged 

H.R. 906. 

For the relief of McShain, Incorporated. 

Vetoed May I?'j 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 646. (83 Cong. 

Rec. 6990). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2006. 

To permit a classified status to messengers in the 

Special Delivery Postal Service. 

Vetoed May 19, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Post 

Office and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

657. (83 Cong. Rec. 7136, 7137). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3657. 

For the relief of Albert Pina Afonso, a minor. 
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Vetoed April 13, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 593. (83 Cong. 

Rec. 5462). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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1405 

1406 

1407 

1408 

H.R. 3706. 

For the relief of Ella Goodwin. 

Vetoed April 11, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 585. (83 Cong. 

Rec. 5277). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5056. 

For the relief of A.R. Wickham. 

Vetoed May 19, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 656. (83 

Cong. Rec. 7136). 

Veto unchall~nged. 

H.R. 5603. 

For the relief of Peter Sietsma. 

Vetoed April 12, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 587. (83 Cong. 

Rec. 5295). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5753. 

Authorizes advance of the amounts due on delinquent homestead entries on certain Indian reservations. 

Vetoed April 8, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 582. (83 

Corrg. Rec. 5124). 

Veto un~h~llenge~ 

H.R. 5871. 

For the relief of Ralph B. Sessoms. 

Vetoed January 20, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the C~mmittee on War 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 484. (83 Cong. 

Rec. 867). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1412 

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Seventy-fifth Congress, Third Session 297 .ly_ 

B.R. 7415. 

Increase the rates of pay for charrnen and charwomen in the custodial service of the Post Office Department. 

Vetoed January I?', 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Post 

Office and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

480. (83 Cong. Rec. 642). 

Veto u~~hallenged. 

H.R. 7948. 

Provide for promotion of employees in the Custom 

Field Service. 

Vetoed April 12, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Ways 

and Means, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 586. (83 

Cong. Rec. 5295). 

Veto uncha~l~n~e~ 

H.R. 10004. 

To amend the charter of the Mount Olivet Cemetery 

Company in the District of Columbia. 

Vetoed June 1, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

698. (83 Cong. Rec. 7889). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 10530. 

To extend for 2 additional years the 3% percent interest rate on certain Federal land bank loans, and 

to provide for a 4 percent interest rate on Land Bank 

Commissioners' loans until July 1, 1940. 

Vetoed June 15, 1938. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 713. 

(83 Cong. Rec. 9500, 9501). 

The House overrode the veto on June 15, 1938 by a 

vote of 244 yeas ta 88 nays. (83 Csng. Rec. 9501). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 16, 1938 by a 

vote of 57 yeas to 18 nays. (83 Cong. Rec. 9513). 

Veto overridden, (52 Stat. 709; Public Law 75-643). 

Pocket Vetoes 

s. 44. 

For the relief of Edward N. Jerry. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9351; see also 83 ang. Rec. 

9617). 
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1414 S. 252. 

To exempt publicly owned interstate highway bridges 

from local taxation. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9613; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9620). 

1415 S. 667. 

For the relief of William E. Jones. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14. 

1938. (83 Coig. Rec. 9351; see also 83 Cong. Rec: 

9618). 

1416 $3.945. 

For the relief of the Community Investment Co., Inc. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9351; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9619). 

1417 S. 988. 

To amend an act entitled “An act to establish in the 

Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, a Foreign Commerce Service of the United States,” approved March 3,1927. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 9, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 8671; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9617). 

1418 S, 1168. 

For the relief of Joseph W. Bollenbeck. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9351; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9618). 

1419 S. 1478. 

Adjudicate the claims of the Choctaw Indians in the 

State of Mississippi. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 
Seventy-fifth Congress, Third Session 299 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9612; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9620). 

1420 S. 2208. 

For the relief of Bruce G. Cox. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 9, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 8671; see aZso 83 Cong. Rec. 

9617). 

1421 S. 2408. 

For the relief of John H. Balmat, Jr. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the '75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9351; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9618). 

1422 S. 2541. 

For the relief of George Ehret, Jr. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9351; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9618). 

1423 S. 2594. 

To summon Sam Alexander before an Army retiring 

board. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was Dresented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 CoGg. Rec. 9351; see aZso 83 Cong. Rec: 

9618). 

1424 S. 2883. 

For the relief of George H. Lowe, Jr. 

Pocket vets occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was aresented to the President on June 14. 

1938. (83 Cohg. Rec. 9351; see also 83 Cong. Rec: 

9618). 

1425 S. 3319. 

To authorize certain payments to Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Inc., and to the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, Inc. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 
300 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

The bill was Dresented to the President on June 14. 

1938. (83 Cokg. Rec. 9351; see also 83 Cong. Rec: 

9620). 

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1428 

1429 

1430 

S. 3682. 

For the relief of Lofts & Son. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9613; see aZso 83 Cong. Rec. 

9621). 

s. 3774. 

To authorize cooperation between the United States 

and the State of New York in the protection of the 

public interest and welfare inherent in certain forest 

lands in said State through provision for the acquisition and management of said lands. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9612; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9621). 

S. 3892. 

Creating the City of Dubuque Bridge Commission 

and authorizing said Commission and its successors 

to purchase andlor construct, maintain, and operate 

a bridge or bridges across the Mississippi River at or 

near Dubuque, Iowa, and East Dubuque, Illinois. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9352; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9621). 

S. 4126. 

To amend an act to construct a bridge at South Sioux 

City, Nebraska. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9352; see aZso 83 Cong. Rec. 

9621). 

S.J. Res. 114. 

For the relief of certain persons who suffered damages occasioned by the establishment and operation 

of the Aberdeen Proving Ground. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 
301 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

June 18, 1938. (83 Cong. Esc. 9613; see also 83 Cong. 

Rec, 9622). 

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H.R. 146. 

To require contractors on publi~-building projects to 

name their subcontractors, material men, and supply 

men. 

Pocket veto occurred after the Yd session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 18, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9698; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9707). 

H.R. 656. 

For the relief of Elmer W. Haas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9701; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9708). 

H.R. 733. 

For the relief of George E. Titter. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9698; see also Cong. Rec. 9708). 

H.R. 736. 

For the relief of Mallery Toy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9698; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9708). 

H.R. 738. 

For the relief of Asa C. Ketcham. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9346; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9709). 

H.R. 1363. 

For the relief of the estate of Milton L. Baxter. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 
302 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9502; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9709). 

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1441 

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H.R. 1543. 

To amend section 24 of the Immigration Act of 1917, 

relating to the compensation of certain Immigration 

& Naturalization Service employees. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9346; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 9709, 

9710). 

H.R. 1948. 

Adjudicate the claims of certain property holders within the Old Harbor Village area of Boston, Massachusetts. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9710). 

H.R. 2171. 

For the relief of Frank Burgess Bruce. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was Dresented to the President on June 15. 

1938. (83 Cohg. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec: 

9710). 

H.R. 2487. 

For the relief of Thomas J. Allen, Jr. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9710). 

H.R. 2711. 

To create a Division of Water Pollution Control in 

the United States Public Health Service. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9346; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9710). 

H.R. 2716. 

To provide for the local delivery rate on certain firstclass mail matter. 
Seventy-fifth Congress, Third Session 303 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9701; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9710). 

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H.R. 2743. 

To authorize the coinage of 50-cent pieces in commemoration of the four hundredth anniversary of the 

journey and explorations of Francisco Vasquez de 

Coronado, 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9701; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9710). 

H.R. 2904. 

For the relief of officers and soldiers of the war with 

Spain and who were held in service in the Philippine 

Islands after the treaty of peace, April 11, 1899. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9346; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

971 1). 

H.R. 3232. 

To adjudicate claims of Joliet National Bank and 

Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of Joliet, Illinois. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see aZso 83 Cong. Rec. 

9712). 

H.R. 3357. 

To adjudicate the claim of Fred Owens. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9701; see ako 83 Cong. Rec. 9712). 

H.R. 3618. 

To reestablish longevity pay of warrant officers. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9701; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9712). 
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H.R. 3655. 

For the relief of Clarence D. Schiffman. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Recl 

9713). 

H.R. 4285. 

To increase the salaries of letter carriers in the Village Delivery Service. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjoumed sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9713). 

H.R. 4443. 

For the relief of Meta De Rene McLoskey. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9713). 

H.R. 4571. 

For the relief of widow and children of James Patrick Mahar. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 16, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9698; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9714). 

H.R. 4864. 

For the relief of Helen Rauch and Max Rauch. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was Presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Recl 

9714). 

H.R. 4941. 

For the relief of Rogowski Bros., South St. Paul, Minnesota. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9714). 
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H.R. 5006. 

For the relief of De Witt F. McLaurine. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9715). 

H.R. 5743. 

For the relief of Haffenreffer & Co., Inc., Boston, 

~assachuset~. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9715). 

H.R. 6374. 

For the relief of Lena R. Burnett. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9715). 

H.R. 6713. 

For the relief of Genesee Brewing Co., Inc., Rochester, New York. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9715). 

H.R. 6951. 

For the relief of Harold Price. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9715). 

H.R. 8176. 

Providing for continuing retirement pay of certain officers and former officers of the Army, Navy, and 

Marine Corps who incurred physical disability while 

serving during the World War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 
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1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9503; see aZso 83 Cong. Rec. 

9715). 

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H.R. 8515. 

To amend an act entitled, “An act for the relief of 

Harry Bryan and Alda DufFeld Mullins,” approved 

August 28, 1937. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9504; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9717). 

H.R. 8567. 

For the relief of Margaret B. Nonnenberg. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9504; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9717). 

H.R. 8729. 

Granting pensions and increases of pensions to needy 

war veterans. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 10, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 8836; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9717). 

H.R. 8744. 

For the relief of J.G. Bucklin. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9504; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9717). 

H.R. 8799. 

For the relief of William B. Blaufuss. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9701; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9717). 

H.R. 8922. 

For the relief of E.E. Johnson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 
Seventy-fifth Congress, Third Session 307 

The bill was presented to the President on June 15, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. - 9504: see also 83 Cow. Rec. 

9717). 

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H.R. 9448. 

For the relief of Charles G. Bostwick. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9702; see also 83 Cong. RW. 

9718). 

H.R. 10051. 

To provide for travei allowance to railway mail 

clerks assigned to road duty. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9702; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9118). 

H.R. 10076. 

To create the White County Bridge Commission; defining the authority, power, and duties of said Cornmission; and a~thorizing said Cornmission and its 

successors and assigns to purchase, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Wabash River at or near 

New Harmony, Indiana. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 10, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 8837; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9718). 

H.R. 10261. 

Authorizing the construction of a bridge across the 

Mississippi River at or near Friar Point, Mississippi, 

and Helena, Arkansas. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16. 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 30, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 8837; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9718). 

H.R. 10650. 

To provide for a modified 5-year building program for 

the United States Bureau of Fisheries. 

Focket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 14, 
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1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9346; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9719). 

1471 H.R. 10842. 

Authorizing the construction of a bridge across the 

Mississippi River at or near Cassville, Wisconsin, and 

Guttenberg, Iowa. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was presented to the President on June 21, 

1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9702; see also 83 Cong. Rec. 

9719). 

1472 H.R. 10935. 

Authorizing the Secretary of War to lend War Department equipment for use at the convention of the 

American Legion of New York during the month of 

August 1938. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The bill was sresented to the President on June 21. 

1938. (83 CoGg. Rec. 9702; see also 83 Cong. Rec: 

9719). 

1473 H.J. Res. 663. 

To provide for the operation of the Peru and Indianapolis Railway Post Office by motor-vehicle over the 

public highways. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 75th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 16, 1938. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

June 21, 1938. (83 Cong. Rec. 9702; see also 83 Cong. 

Rec. 9719). 

Seventy-sixth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1474 S. 18. 

Aut~orizing payment to the San Carlos Apache Indians for lands ceded by them in the agreement of February 25, 1896, ratified by the act of June 10, 1896 

and reopening such lands to mineral entry. 

Vetoed August 5, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 128. (84 

Cong. Rec. 11121). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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To recognize services rendered by civilian officers 

and employees in construction and establishment of 

the Panama Canal and the Canal Zone. 

Vetoed June 19, 2929. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Contmittee on 

Interoceanic Canal, and printed as S. Doc. No. 84. (84 

Cong. Rec. 7395). 

Veto ~Rchallenged. 

s, 90. 

To provide for the punishment of persons transporting stolen animals in iD terstate commerce. 

Vetoed May 24, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the ~o~~ittee on th 

Judiciary, and printed as S. Doc. No. 77. (84 Cong. 

Rec. 6081, 6052). 

Veto ~Rc~~~leRged. 

S. 556. 

For the relief of Catherine Humler. 

Vetoed Juty 28, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 97. (84 Cong. 

Rec. 9337). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 961. 

For expenditure of funds for cooperation with the 

public school at Wolf ?oint, Montana, for completing 

the constr~ct~on? extension, equipment and improvement of a public school building to be available to 

Indian children of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, 

Montana. 

Vetoed April 27, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 70. (84 

Cong. Rec. 4848). 

Veto ~~c~allenged. 

s. 2139. 

To exempt from taxation certain property of the 

American Friends Service Committee. 

Vetoed August 4, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Com~ittee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as 23. Doc. No. 127. 

(84 Cong. Rec. 11120, 11121). 

Veto uRchalleRge~. 
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S. 2150. 

To amend section 8 of the act entitled “An act to sup pkement laws against unlawful restraints and monopolies, and for other purposes,” particularly with reference to interlocking bank directorates, known as 

the Clayton Act. 

Vetoed August 5, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Banking and Currency, and printed as S. Doc. No. 

126. (84 Cong. Rec. 11121). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 985. 

To authorize the Secretary of War to furnish certain 

markers for certain graves. 

Vetoed August 1, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 461. (84 

Cong. Rec. 10719). 

Veto uRchallenged 

H.R. 2378. 

To prohibit exportation of tobacco seeds and plants, 

except for experimental purposes. 

Vetoed June 5, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 308. (84 Cong. 

Rec. 6637, 6638). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 2480. 

For the relief of the estate of John B. Brack. 

Vetoed August 1, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 462. (84 Cong. Rec. 10718, 10719). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 2687. 

For the relief of Elbert R. Miller. 

Vetoed July 27, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 454. (84 Cong. 

Rec. 10229). 

Veto ~n~h~llen~e~ 

H.R. 3248. 

Authorizing a per capita payment of $15 each to the 

members of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians 

from the proceeds of the sale of timber and lumber 

on the Red Lake Reservation. 
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Vetoed August 1, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 459. (84 

Cong. Rec. 10720). 

Veto unchallenged 

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H.R. 3314. 

To provide shorter hours of duty for firemen in the 

District of Columbia. 

Vetoed August 1, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

464. (84 Cong. Rec. 10718). 

Veto unckallenged 

H.R. 3321. 

To provide allowances for uniforms and equipment to 

certain officers of the Officers, Reserve Corps. 

Vetoed August 1, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R, Doc. No. 460. (84 

Cong. Rec. 10719). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 3537. 

To extend the facilities of the Public Health Service 

to active officers of the Foreign Service of the United 

States. 

Vetoed July 17, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 431. (84 

Cong. Rec. 9283). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 5137. 

To prohibit the purchase of beer on credit by retailers in the District of Columbia. 

Vetoed August 3, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

467. (84 Cong. Rec. 10947). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6109. 

To extend the time for commencing and completing 

construction of a bridge across the Niagara River at 

or near the city of Niagara Falls, New York. 

Vetoed June 20, 1939. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 348, (84 

Cong. Rec. 7553, 7554). 

Veto unch~llenged. 
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H.R, 6834, 

To authorize the Commissioners of' the District of Columbia to settle claims and suits of the District o€ Columbia. 

Vetoed August 1, 193,9. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

463. (84 Cong. Rec. 10718). 

Veto unchallenged, 

Pocket Vetoes 

s. 2. 

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey 

certain lands to the State of Nevada to be used for 

the purposes of public park and recreational site and 

other public purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 4, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11125; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11 172). 

S. 5. 

To grant certain lands to the Arizona State Elks Association Hospital. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10879; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11172). 

S. 6. 

To return a portion of the Grand Canyon National 

Monument to the public domain. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 4, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10984; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11 171). 

s. 68. 

For the relief of the San Francisco ~ountain Scenic 

Boulevard Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10879; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11173). 
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1501 

s. 555. 

For the relief of Addison B. Hampel. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10879; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11173). 

S. 821. 

For the relief of Charles L. Kee. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented ta the President on August 4, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11125; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11173). 

S. 839. 

To amend the Retirement Act of April 23,1904. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 4, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10984; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11173). 

S. 1042. 

For the relief of the Epes Transportation Corporation. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11169; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11173). 

S. 1164. 

For the relief of Nadine Sanders. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 4, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec 11125; see ako 84 Cong. Rec. 

11 174). 

S. 1467. 

For the relief of the Standard Oil Co., Inc. in Kentucky. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10879; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11174). 
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1502 S. 1617. 

For the relief of John Nicholas Chicouras. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 7'6th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11126; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11174). 

1503 S. 1989. 

To provide for the alteration of certain bridges over 

navigable rivers of the United States, for the apportionment of the cost of such alterations between the 

United States and the owners of such bridges. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11126; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11 174). 

1504 S. 2061. 

For the relief of William Hillock. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong, Rec. 10879; see atso 84 Cong. Rec. 

11175). 

1505 S. 2271. 

For the relief of Barney Warren. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. 184 Cong. Rec. 11169; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11115). 

1506 S. 2306. 

Reiative to ~o~structio~ of a bridge across the Missouri River between Decatur, Nebraska, and Qnawa, 

Iowa. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10879; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11115). 

2507 S. 2893. 

To provide for the local delivery rate on certain firstclass mail matter. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjwrnad sine die on August 5, 19%. 
Seventy-sixth Congress, First Session 315 

The bill was mesented to the President on August 4. 

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1512 

1513 

1939. (84 CoAg. Rec. 11126; see also 84 Coni Rec: 

11173). 

S.J. Res. 139. 

To authorize compacts or agreements between Atlantic Coast States with respect to fishing in the territorial waters and the bays and inlets of the Atlantic 

Ocean on which such States border. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 4, 1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11126; see also 84 

Cong. Rec. 11173). 

SJ. Res. 160. 

To provide for the maintenance of certain highways 

in the Shenandoah National Park. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 5, 1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11126; see also 84 

Cong. Rec. 11172). 

H.R. 1177. 

For the relief of Bessie Bear Robe. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10979; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11225). 

H.R. 1881. 

For the relief of Annie Boice. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10979; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11225). 

H.R. 2049. 

For the relief of Olin C. Risinger. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11219; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11224). 

H.R. 3927. 

For the relief of Marijo McMillan Williams. 
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Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11219; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11227). 

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1517 

1518 

H.R. 3959. 

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to dispose 

of recreational demonstration projects. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11219; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11227). 

H.R. 4113. 

To provide for the payment of attorney's fees from 

Osage tribal funds. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 7, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11220; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11227). 

H.R. 4252. 

For the relief of J. George Bensel Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11219; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11226). 

H.R. 4482. 

For the relief of Byron MacDonald. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11219; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11226). 

H.R. 4831. 

Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to pay salaries and expenses of the chairman, secretary and interpreter of the Menominee General Council, members of the Advisory Council; and official delegates of 

the Menominee Tribe. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11219; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11226). 
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H.R. 5405. 

To authorize the installation of parking meters on 

the streets of the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11217; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11227). 

H.R. 5450. 

To extend the time for filing applications for benefits 

under the World War Adjusted Compensation Act. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10980; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11226, 11227). 

H.R. 5516. 

For the relief of Charlotte E. Hunter. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10980; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11224). 

H.R. 5743. 

For the relief of Walter C. Holmes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10980; see abo 84 Cong. Rec. 

112251. 

H.R. 5923. 

For the relief of Simon A. Brieger, as legal representative of the estate of Thomas Gerald Brieger, a deceased minor. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the Fresident on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11220; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11225). 

H.R. 5931. 

For the relief of Elizabeth Hessman. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 
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1939. (84 Cong;. - Rec. 11220; see also 84 Cong;. I 

Rec. 

11227). 

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1527 

1528 

1529 

H.R. 5953. 

For the relief of Marie Heinen. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11220; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11227). 

H.R. 5998. 

To amend section 32 of the Act entitled “An act to 

authorize con~truc~ion of certain bridges over the 

navigable waters of the United States,” approved 

August 30,1935. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11220; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11228). 

H.R. 6528. 

To provide for the creation of the George Rogers 

Clark National Memorial, in the State of Indiana. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10980; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11226). 

W.R. 6898. 

To grant pensions and increase of pensions to certain 

helpless and dependent children of veterans of the 

Civil War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 5, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11220; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11226). 

H.R. 6899, 

To grant pensions to certain veterans of the Civil 

War. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10981; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11225). 
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1530 H.R. 7411. 

To authorize construction, repair, and preservation of 

certain public works on rivers and harbors. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The bill was presented to the President on August 3, 

1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 10981; see also 84 Cong. Rec. 

11228). 

1531 H.J. Res. 283. 

To establish the Major General William Jenkins 

Worth Memorial Commission to formulate plans for 

the construction of a permanent memorial to the 

memory of same. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on August 5, 1939. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

August 4, 1939. (84 Cong. Rec. 11116; see also 84 

Cong. Rec. 11228). 

Seventy-sixth Congress, Third Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1532 S. 217. 

For the relief of Charles B. Payne. 

Vetoed October 25, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 309. (86 Cong. Rec. 

13596). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1533 S. 263. 

For the relief of George R. Morris. 

Vetoed March 18, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 166. (86 Cong. Rec. 

3035, 3036). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1534 S. 419. 

For the relief of Luke A. Westenberger. 

Vetoed September 5, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 275. (86 Cong. Rec. 

11547). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1535 S. 505. 

Authorizing the President of the United States to 

order Sam Alexander before an Army retiring board. 
320 Franklin D. Ronsevelt 

Vetoed June I? 19.40. The veto message WRS laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 213. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 8354). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1536 

1537 

1538 

1539 

1540 

1541 

S. 538. 

For relief of certain purchasers of lots in Harding 

town site, Florida. 

Vetoed March 18, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 164. (86 

Cong. Rec. 2966). The bill and message were ordered 

to lie on the table (86 Cong. Rec. 2966). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 897. 

To correct the military record of Walter Ballhaus. 

Vetoed June 17, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 214, (86 Cong. 

Rec. 8354). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1009. 

To pension Bert W. Helmer. 

Vetoed JuEy 9, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Pensions, 

and printed as S. Doc. No. 253. (86 Cong. Rec. 9336). 

Veto un~hallenged. 

S. 1024. 

For relief of Harriett Boswell, guardian of Betty 

Fisher. 

Vetoed June 18, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 221. (86 Cong. Rec. 

8505). 

Veto u~cha~lenged. 

S. 1289. 

For relief of the city of Leavenworth, Kansas. 

Vetoed June 11, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doe. No. 206. (86 Cong. Rec. 

7945, 7946). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1384. 

For the relief of Egon Karl Freiherr and ~argarete 

von Mauchenheim. 
1542 

1543 

1544 

1545 

1546 

Seventy-sixth Congress, Third Session 321 

Vetoed May 29, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Immigration, and printed as S. Doc. No. 201. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 7074). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1450. 

To authorize an appropriation for extension of 

public-school buildings at Froid, Montana. 

Vetoed October 1, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 301. (86 

Cong. Rec. 12902). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1560. 

For relief of Amos B. Cole. 

Vetoed June 21, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as S. Doc. No. 252. 

(86 Cong. Rec. 8909). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1750. 

Authorizing the Secretary of War to convey certain 

land to the town of Marmet, West Virginia. 

Vetoed April 14, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 173. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 3729). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 1790. 

For relief of the Eberhart Steel Products Co., Incorporated. 

Vetoed April 15, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 181. (86 Cong. Rec. 

4481, 4482). 

Veto unchal~enged 

s. 1810. 

For the relief of Citizens State Bank of Marianna, 

Florida. 

Vetoed July IS, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 256. (86 Cong. Rec. 

9567, 9568). 

Veto unchallenged 
322 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

1547 S. 1918. 

Relating to retired pay of certain retired Army officers. 

Vetoed April 25, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 189. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 5059, 5060). 

Veto une~aZZenge~ 

1548 S. 2122. 

To authorize the sale of the Wilmot National Guard 

target range, Arizona. 

Vetoed June 3, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 204. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 7352). 

Veto unchatlenged. 

1549 S. 2209. 

For relief of Earle Embrey. 

Vetoed June 19, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 247. (86 Cong. Rec. 

8681). 

Veto ~nchaZZenge~ 

1550 S. 2295. 

Authori~ing the President to reappoint and honorably discharged David J. Sawyer, second lieutenant, 

National Army, as of May 11, 1919. 

Vetoed June I?', 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on h4ilitaw Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 215. (86 Gong. 

Rec, 8354). 

Veto ~~ehu~Z~ng~~ 

1551 S. 2348. 

Relating to allowances to certain officers stationed in 

the Canal Zone for rental of quarters. 

Vetoed April 25, 19@. The veto message was !aid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Xaval Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 190. (86 

Gong. Rec. 5060). 

Veto une~aZZe~ge~ 

1552 S. 2413. 

Granting a pension to Arminds Bauman. 

Vetoed July 16: IUJO. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the ~~r~~m~tt~e 0'1 Pen- 
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sions, and printed as S. Doc. No. 257. (86 Cong. Rec. 

9566). 

1553 

1554 

1555 

1556 

1557 

1558 

Veto unchall~~ed 

S. 2433. 

For the relief of Frank Casey. 

Vetoed April 22, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 180. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 4402). 

Veto ~nchallenge~ 

S. 2524. 

To incorporate the Military Order of the Purple 

Heart. 

Vetoed October 8, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as S. Doc. No. 305. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13372, 13373). 

Veto unchal~enged 

S. 2635. 

To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. 

Vetoed May 4, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, and printed as S. Doc. No. 193. (86 

Cong. Rec. 5519). 

Veto un~~a~~enged 

S. 2686. 

To authorize the reenlistment of John Mudry in the 

United States Army. 

Vetoed August 28, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 272. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 11145). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 2817. 

For relief of J.H. Churchwell Wholesale Co. of Jacksonville, Florida. 

Vetoed July 16, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 259. (86 Cong. Rec. 

9568). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 3266. 

To provide pensions, compensation, retirement pay, 

and hospital benefits for certain officers of the Air 

Corps Reserve. 
324 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Vetoed October 15, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 307. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13578). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1559 

1560 

1561 

1562 

1563 

S. 3351. 

For relief of I.M. Cook, J.J. Allen, and the Radiator 

Specialty Company. 

Vetoed July 16, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 258. (86 Cong. Rec. 

9568). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 3502. 

For the relief of the Epes Transportation Corporation. 

Vetoed July 16, 2940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 260, (86 Cong. Rec. 

9566, 9567). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 3673. 

To allow Kurt Frings to enter and remain permanently in the United States. 

Vetoed June 29, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Immigration, and printed as S. Doc. No. 248. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 86811, 

Veto unchallenged 

8. 3720. 

To create a Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers for the District of Columbia, and to proscribe its 

power and duties. 

Vetoed July 20, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as S. Doc. No. 254. 

(86 Cong. Rec. 9565, 9566). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 3729. 

For relief of Hjalmas M. Seby. 

Vetoed December 1-9, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 316. (86 Cong. Rec. 

13967). 

Veto unch~llenge~ 
Seventy-sixth Congress, Third Session 325 

1564 S. 3769. 

For the relief of Jerry McKinley Thompson. 

Vetoed July 16, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 261. (86 Cong. Rec. 

9567). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1565 S. 3786. 

To provide for the punishment of persons transporting stolen animals in interstate commerce. 

Vetoed October 21, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as S. Doc. No. 308. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13589, 13590). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1566 S. 3789. 

For relief of the Eberhart Steel Products Company. 

Vetoed June 11, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 207. (86 Cong. Rec. 

7946). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1567 S. 3794. 

For the relief of certain Navajo Indians. 

Vetoed July 16, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 262. (86 

Cong. Rec. 9568). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1568 S. 3870. 

To amend an act entitled “An act authorizing the 

Commissioners of the District of Columbia to furnish 

water to charitable institutions in the District of Columbia free of charge,” approved February 23, 1905. 

Vetoed July 20, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as S. Doc. No. 255. 

(86 Cong. Rec. 9566). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1569 S. 3978. 

For relief of certain former employees of the National Reemployment Service. 

Vetoed July 16, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 
326 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 263. (86 Cong. Rec. 

9567). 

Veto ~nchulZenge~ 

1570 S. 4037. 

To confer jurisdiction upon the United States District 

Court for the western district of Kentucky to hear, 

determine and render judgment upon the claim of 

Theodore R. Troendle for the Dawson Springs Construction Company. 

Vetoed August 7, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Dac. No. 268. (86 Cong. Rec. 

10080). 

Vet@ ~nc~ul~enge~ 

1571 H.R. 289. 

For relief of volunteer officers and enlisted men who 

were held in the Philippines after the ratification of 

the treaty of peace following the War with Spain 

(Philippine travel pay bill). 

Vetoed April 23, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 709. 

(86 Cong. Rec. 5029, 5030). 

The House overrode the veto on April 25, 1940 by a 

vote of 275 yeas to 83 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 5033, 

5034). 

The Senate overrode the veto on May 2, 1940 by a 

vote of 76 yeas to 3 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 5383). 

Veto overridden. (54 Stat. 176; Public Law 76-505). 

1572 H.R. 428. 

For relief of Edward Workman. 

Vetoed October 10, 1940. The veto message was Iaid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 969. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13554). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1573 H.R. 554. 

For the relief of Meta De Rene McLoskey. 

Vetoed October 9, 19-40, The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the ~mmittee on War 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 967. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13466). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1574 H.R.775. 

For relief of W.M. Hurley and Joe Whitson. 

Vetoed October 10, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 
Seventy-sixth Congress, Third Session 327 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 974 (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13552). 

Veto unchallenge~ 

1575 

1576 

1577 

1578 

1579 

1580 

H.R. 892. 

Extend certain benefits to custodial employees of the 

Post Office Department. 

Vetoed October 21, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Post 

Office and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

980. (86 Cong. Rec. 13592). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1178. 

For relief of Lester R. Taylor. 

Vetoed July 3, 19.40. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 869. (86 Cong. Rec. 9237). 

Veto ~nc~ullenge~ 

H.R. 1312. 

To pension Ernest Francis White. 

Vetoed June 11, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 822. (86 

Cong. Rec. 8025). 

Veto ~nc~allenged. 

H.R. 1379. 

To pension Timothy A. Linehan. 

Vetoed June 11, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 823. (86 

Cong. Rec. 8025). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2001. 

For the equalization of letter carriers. 

Vetoed ~e~ruu~ 12, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Post 

Office and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

635, (86 Cong. Rec. 1438). 

Veto unch~lle~e~ 

H.R. 2014. 

For the relief of Margaret Redmond. 

Vetoed July 1, 19.40. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on War Claims, 

and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 855. (86 Cong. Rec. 9127, 

9128). 

Veto ~nc~allenged. 
328 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

1581 H.R. 2055. 

1582 

1583 

1584 

1585 

1586 

For the relief of K.E. Parker Company. 

Vetoed April 22> 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 707. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 4901). 

Veto unc~llenged 

H.R. 2143. 

To pension Helen M. Crowley. 

Vetoed June 11, 19.@. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 826. (86 

Cong. Rec. 8026). 

Veto unchullenged 

H.R. 2214. 

For the relief of M. Grace Murphy, administratrix of 

the estate of John H. Murphy, deceased. 

Vetoed October 10, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 970. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13554). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2273. 

Granting a pension to Lizzie May Wilbur Clayton. 

Vetoed June 11, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 825. (86 

Cong. Rec. 8026). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2285. 

Granting a pension to Maud Patterson. 

Vetoed June 11, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 824. (86 

Cong. Rec. 8025, 8026). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 2487. 

For the relief of Krikor Haroutunian. 

Vetoed April 22, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 704. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 4900). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Seventy-sixth Congress, Third Session 329 

1587 H.R. 2513. 

For the relief of C.B. Reagh. 

Vetoed July 3, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 867. (86 Cong. Rec. 9237). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1588 

1589 

1590 

1591 

1592 

H.R. 2728. 

To add certain lands to the Cleveland National 

Forest, California. 

Vetoed October 14, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and prinied as H.R. Doc. No. 971 (86 

Cong. Rec. 13555). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3087. 

For relief of the Gdynia America Line, Inc. of New 

York City, New York. 

Vetoed January 18, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 571. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 492, 493). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3138. 

To allow J.E. Pate to construct, maintain and operate 

a bridge or ferry across the Rio Grande River at Boca 

Chica, Texas. 

Vetoed June 11, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and printed as 

H.R. Doc. No. 830. (86 Cong. Rec. 8023). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3233. 

To repeal certain acts of Congress (pocket-vetoed). 

Vetoed June 11, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 828. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 8024). 

The House sustained the veto on August 5, 1940 by a 

vote of 185 years to 105 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 9889). 

Veto 3ugt~in~~ 

H.R. 3674. 

For the relief of the Allegheny Forging Company. 

Vetoed April 22, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 
330 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 705. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 4900, 4901). 

Veto unchullenge~ 

1593 

1594 

1595 

1596 

1597 

H.R. 3840. 

To amend an act entitled, “An act making further 

and more effectual provision for the national defense,” approved June 3,1916. 

Vetoed June 2.4, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 853. (86 

Cong. Rec. 9109). 

The House sustained the veto on September 25, 1940 

by a vote of 197 peas to 114 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 

12622). 

Veto ~us€u~~e~ 

H.R. 4142. 

For the relief of Mary Reid Hudson. 

Vetoed July 9, 19.40. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 858. (86 Cong. Rec. 9147). 

Veto unchullen~ed= 

H.R. 4394. 

Granting a pension to James G. Bailey. 

Vetoed June 10, 19.4U. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 817. (86 

Cong. Rec. 7874). 

Veto unchul~e~ged. 

H.R. 4929. 

To amend the act of June 23, 1938, relative to action 

of selection boards of the Navy. 

Vetoed May 3, 19.4U. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 714. (86 Cong. Rec. 

5501, 5502). 

Veto ~nch~llenge~ 

H.R. 5007. 

Granting a pension to John W. Swoveland. 

Vetoed June 11, 29.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 827. (86 

Cong. Rec. 8025). 

Veto unch~llenge~ 
1598 

1599 

1600 

1601 

1602 

1603 

Seventy-sixth Congress, Third Session 331 

H.R. 5089. 

To adjudicate the claim of the estate of Rexford M. 

Smith. 

Vetoed June 11, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 831. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 8023). 

Veto unc~llen~ed. 

H.R. 5156. 

For the relief of Adolph Ernest Helms. 

Vetoed July 3, 19.40. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

868. (86 Cong. Rec. 9236). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5118. 

For the relief of the State of Ohio. 

Vetoed January 2.4, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 576. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 649, 650). 

The House sustained the veto on January 24, 1940 by 

a veto of 171 yeas to 152 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 658). 

Veto sustained. 

H.R. 5295. 

For the relief of the Priest Lumber Company, Incorporated. 

Vetoed April 22, 19dU. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 706. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 4901). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5336. 

For the relief of Peter Bavisotto. 

Vetoed December 30, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on War 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 985. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 14008). 

Veto unch~llen~~d. 

H.R. 5400. 

For the relief of those rendering medical and hospital 

service to Evyline Vaughn. 

Vetoed October 8, 1940, The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 
332 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Claims. and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 965. (86 Cong. 

1604 

1605 

1606 

1607 

1608 

Rec. 13404, 13405). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5592. 

For the relief of Vernon Atkison. 

Vetoed July 2, 19.40. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 859. (86 Cong. Rec. 9147). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5640. 

To admit Richard Paul Rehn permanently to the 

United States. 

Vetoed August 26, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization, and printed as H.R. 

Doc. No. 935. (86 Cong. Rec. 10951). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5641. 

To admit Johann Rudolf Hueneberg permanently to 

the United States. 

Vetoed August 26, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization, and printed as H.R. 

Doc. No. 936. (86 Cong. Rec. 10951). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5918. 

Amending Public Law No. 96 of the Seventy-fifth 

Congress, being an act entitled “An act to relieve restricted Indians whose lands have been taxed or have 

been lost by failure to pay taxes.” 

Vetoed June 11, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 832. (86 

Cong. Rec. 8022). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6264. 

Authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors. 

Vetoed May 21, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Rivers and Harbors, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

782. (86 Cong. Rec. 6513). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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1610 

1611 

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1613 

1614 

H.R. 6324. 

To provide for more expeditious settlement of disputes with the United States. 

Vetoed December 18, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 986. 

(86 Cong. Rec. 13942). 

The House sustained the veto on December 18, 1940 

by a vote of 153 yeas to 127 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 

13953). 

Veto sustained 

H.R. 6328. 

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 as amended by section 34(c) of the Customs Administrative Act of 1938. 

Vetoed July 3, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Ways and 

Means, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 864. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 9236). 

Veto ~nchallenged 

H.R. 6409. 

To record the laurful admission to the United States 

for permanent residence of Mtiejus Buzas and Bernice Buzas, his wife. 

Vetoed October 10, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization, and printed as H.R. 

Doc. No. 96%. (86 Cong, Rec. 13622). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6548. 

For the relief of Isobell Shanks. 

Vetoed July 2, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 857. (86 Cong. Rec. 9147). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 6681. 

Granting a pension to Victor Gondos, Jr. 

Vetoed &me 21, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 833. (86 

Cong. Rec. 8024, 8025). 

Veto ~nc~allenged. 

H.R. 6724. 

To provide for the prompt de~o~~tion of aliens engaging in espionage or sabotage, alien criminals and 

other undesirable aliens. 
334 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Vetoed April 6, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturali~tion, and printed' as H.R. 

Doc. No. 689. (86 Cong. Rec. 4157). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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1619 

1620 

H.R. 6823. 

For the relief of Wilson A. Kramer. 

Vetoed August 14, 194~. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 910. (86 

Cong. Rec. 10342). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6845. 

For the relief of Anthony Borsellino. 

Vetoed July 3, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 866. (86 Cong. Rec. 9237). 

Veto ~nchallenge~ 

H.R. 6891. 

For the relief of William M. Irvine. 

Vetoed July 2, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 860. 186 Cong. Rec. 9146, 

9147). 

Veto u~challenged. 

H.R. 6901. 

Granting increase in pensions to certain widows of 

veterans of the Civil War. 

Vetoed April 25, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 710. 

(86 Cong. Rec. 5116). 

The House sustained the veto on April 26, 1940 by a 

vote of 218 yeas to 142 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 5119). 

Veto sustained 

H.R. 7050. 

For the relief of certain former disbursing officers for 

the Civil Works Administration. 

Vetoed March Z 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 652. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 2545). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7179. 

To grant American citizenship to Louis D. Friedman. 
Seventysixth Congress, Third Session 335 

Vetoed October 10, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House.. referred to the Commztee on Immigration and ~atu~ali~ation, and printed as N.R. 

Doc. No. 915. (86 Cong. Rec. 13522, 13552). 

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1622 

1623 

1624 

1625 

Veto unchallenged. 

W.R. 1563. 

To admit Salomon Ceorg Kaufman and others to the 

United States for permanent residence. 

Vetoed July 3, 19.40. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Tmmigration and ~aturaljzati~n, and printed as H.R. Doc. No865. (86 Cong. Rec. 9236). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 7736, 

Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to issue 

patents for lands held under color of title. 

Vetoed July 3, 29.40. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Public 

Lands, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 863. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 9234, 9235). 

Vet5 un~h~~len~ed. 

H.R. 7737’. 

To amend the Judicial Code by adding a new section 

thereto, designated as section 26fia, to provide for 

intervention by States and direct appeals to the Supreme Court of the United States in certain cases involving the constitutional validity of the exercise of 

any power by the United States. 

Vetoed Jane I@, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 816. 

(86 Cong. Rec. 7873, 7874). 

The House overrode the veto on August 5, 1940 by a 

vote of 254 yeas to 46 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 9884). 

The Senate did not challenge the veto. 

Veto sustained. 

H.R. 7813. 

To safeguard homing pigeons. 

Vetoed October 17, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 911. (86 Cong, Rec. 13581). 

Veto unchallenged. 

M.R. 1826. 

For the relief of R. F. Brazelton. 

Vetoed August 26, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 
336 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 934. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 10951). 

Veto unchal~enged. 

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1627 

1628 

1629 

1630 

H.R. 8512. 

To provide for the acquisition of additional lands for 

the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military 

Park. 

Vetoed October 21, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 981. (86 

Cong. Rec. 13592). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8743. 

For the relief of Luther Haden. 

Vetoed October 10, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 973. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13552). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 8868. 

To adjudicate the claim of Bolinross Chemical Company, Incorporated. 

Vetoed October 1.4, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 972. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13555). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9118. 

To reimburse travel expenses of certain employees of 

the Corps of Engineers of the Army, United States 

Army. 

Vetoed June 11, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Rivers and Harbors, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

829, (86 Cong. Rec. 8023, 8024). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9381. 

To provide for the alteration of certain bridges over 

navigable waters of the United States, for the apportionment of the cost of such alterations between the 

United States and the owners of such bridges. 

Vetoed Jurze 10, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 834. 

(86 Cong. Rec. 7874, 7875). 
Seventy-sixth Congress, Third Session 337 

The House overrode the veto on June 19, 1940 by a 

vote of 324 yeas to 68 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 8655, 

8656). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 21, 1940 by a 

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1633 

1634 

1635 

vote of 65 yeas to 17 nays. (86 Cong. Rec. 8789). 

Veto ouerridden. (54 Stat. 497; Public Law 76-647). 

H.R. 9520. 

For the relief of Edward F. Higgins, postmaster, 

Great Neck, New York. 

Vetoed August I4 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. DOC. No. 512. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 10343). 

Veto ~n~hallenge~. 

H.R. 9651. 

To admit Meier Langerman and others for permanent residence in the United States. 

Vetoed July 2, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

862. (86 Cong. Rec. 9146). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 9751. 

To create the United States De Soto Expositio~ Cornmission, and other purposes. 

Vetoed August 28, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Library, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 940. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 11159). 

Veto unchalleng~~ 

H.R. 10087. 

For relief of the Continental Aerosurveys Corporation. 

Vetoed July 2, 1940. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 

and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 861. (86 Cong. Rec. 

9146). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 10141. 

For the relief of the First, Second, and Third National Steamship Companies. 

Vetoed August 28, 19.40. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 939. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 11158). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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338 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

1636 H.R. 10405. 

To provide for adjusting the compensation of persons 

employed as masters-at-arms and guards at navy 

yards and stations. 

Vetoed October 4, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 964. (86 

Cong. Rec. 13314). 

Veto unc~allenged. 

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1638 

1639 

1640 

H.R. 10440. 

To adjudicate claims of the First, Second, and Third 

National Steamship Companies. 

Vetoed October $4, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 982. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 13601, 13602). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H,J. Res. 385. 

~stablishing a Greenville Memorial Commission to 

formulate plans for the construction of a memorial 

building to commemorate the Treaty of Greene Ville 

at Greenville, Ohio. 

Vetoed June lo, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Library, and printed as H.R. DOC. No. 818. (86 Cong. 

Rec. 7874). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.J. Res. 472. 

To pro~ibithe sale or disposal of the United States 

customhouse for the city of Detroit, ~ichigan. 

Vetoed August 1.4, 1940. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the committee on 

Public Buildings and Grounds, and printed as H.R. 

Doc. No. 911. (86 Cong. Rec. 10343). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Veto 

S. 4085. 

An act for the relief of Max von der Porten and his 

wife, Charlotte von der Porten. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 76th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on January 3, 1941. 

The bill was presented to the President on January 

2, 1941. (86 Cong. Rec. 14012). 
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Seventy-seventh Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1641 

1642 

1643 

1644 

1645 

1646 

s. 201. 

For the relief of Henry Kotila, 

Vetoed December 23, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 151. (87 Cong. Rec. 

10099). 

Veto unchallenged 

s. 281. 

To confer jurisdiction upon the United States District 

Court for the Southern District of Florida to hear, determine and render judgment upon the claim of the 

St. Nicholas Park Company. 

Vetoed July 30, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 98. (87 Cong. Rec. 

6428). 

Veto unchallenged 

S. 302. 

For the relief of Clayton W. Curtis. 

Vetoed April 14, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 45. (87 Cong. Rec. 

3074). 

Yeto unchallenged 

s. 514. 

For the relief of R. Stern. 

Vetoed May 19, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 57. (87 Cong. Rec. 

4181). 

Yeto u~challenged 

s. 788. 

For the relief of Noland Blasse. 

Vetoed Muy 19, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 56. (87 Cong. Rec. 

41811. 

Yeto unchallenged 

s. 790. 

For the relief of M. Seller and Company. 
340 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Vetoed April 14, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims. and printed as S. DOC. No. 44. (87 Cow. Rec. 

1647 

1648 

1649 

1650 

1651 

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3074). 

Veto uncha llenged. 

S. 829. 

For the relief of T. Earl Rodgers and wife. 

Vetoed June 19, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 68. (87 Cong. Rec. 

5310). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1027. 

For the relief of Harriet 3. Rickards. 

Vetoed July 30, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 99. (87 Cong. Rec. 

6429). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 1200. 

To authorize additional appropriations for further development of cooperative agricultural extension 

work. 

Vetoed July 31, 1941. The veto message was laid 

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

100. (87 Cong. Rec. 6489). 

Veto unc~allenged, 

S. 1251. 

To amend Private Act No. 446 (76th Congress) approved July 2, 1940, relating to the relief of Charles 

E. Molster, J.L. Summers, and Guy I?. Allen. 

Vetoed October 23, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 120. (87 Cong. Rec. 8206). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1580, 

To supplement the Federal Aid Road Act, approved 

July 11, 1916, to authorize appropriations during the 

national emergency declared by the President on 

May 27, 1941, for the immediate construction of 

roads urgently needed for the national defense. 

Vetoed August 2, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 103. (87 

Cong. Rec. 6658). 
Seventy-seventh Congress, First Session 341 

The Senate overrodethe veto on August 6, 1941 by a 

vote of 57 yeas to 19 nays. (87 Cong, Rec. 6810). 

The House sustained the veto on August 7, 1941 by a 

vote of 251 yeas to 128 nays. (87 Corrg. Rec. 6895, 

6896). 

Veto sustained. 

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1653 

1654 

1655 

1656 

1657 

S.J. Res. 29. 

For the relief of South Dakota Wheat Growers Association, Incorporated. 

Vetoed October 24 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 121. (87 Cong. Rec. 

8207, 8237). 

Veto une~allen~~d. 

M.R. 734. 

For the relief of Kula Sanitarium, Hawaii. 

Vetoed Nouem ber 28, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as K.R. Doc. No, 448. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 9196, 9197). 

Veto un~halleng~~. 

H.R. 926. 

For the relief of Hazen D. Chamberlain and for the 

Cuba Memorial Hospital. 

Vetoed June 9, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Com~itt~~ on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 253. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 4885). 

Veto ~~~~~llenge~ 

M.R. 1674. 

For the relief of Alfred T. Johnston. 

Vetoed June 27, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 296. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 5624. 

Vet@ un~~~lle~ged. 

H.R. 2054. 

To adjudicate claims of Ben White, et al. 

Vetoed June 10, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 259. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 4954). 

Fi.80 ~n~~~l~e~g~~~ 

H.R. 2431. 

For the relief of the Carr China C~~~~~~ 
342 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Vetoed August 25, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 364. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 7236). 

Veto Unchallenged. 

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1659 

1660 

1661 

1662 

1663 

H.R. 2781. 

For the relief of Gdynia American Line Inc., of New 

York City, New York. 

Vetoed November 24, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 445. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 9094, 9095). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3551. 

For the relief of Lillian Korkemas and Rose Grazioli. 

Vetoed July 31, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 335. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 6522, 6523). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3607. 

For the relief of Anton Waytashek. 

Vetoed August 2, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 342. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 6689). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 3731. 

For the relief of Raymond J. McMahon. 

Vetoed November 28, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 451. (87 

Cong. Rec. 9197). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 3782. 

To establish an Office of Budget and Reports in the 

Navy Department. 

Vetoed June 24, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 288. (87 

Cong. Rec. 5461). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4117. 

For the relief of W.L.B. Van Dyke. 
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1664 

1665 

1666 

1667 

1668 

Vetoed November 28, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 450. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 9197). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4221. 

For the relief of Charlotte E. Hunter. 

Vetoed May 13, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

209. (87 Cong. Rec. 3980). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4246. 

For the relief of Elizabeth Ayers. 

Vetoed November 28, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 449. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 9198). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4411. 

For the relief of the Canton Exchange Bank and the 

First National Bank, Canton, Mississippi. 

Vetoed November 6, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 435. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 8687). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5380. 

To amend Public Law No. 74 of the Seventy-seventh 

Congress, relating to wheat-marketing quotas under 

the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. 

Vetoed August 25, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 365. (87 Cong. 

Rec. 7236). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5448. 

To define and punish vagrancy in the District of Columbia. 

Vetoed September 29, 1941. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

392. (87 Cong. Rec. 7576). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1670 

1671 

1672 

1673 

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Seventy-seventh Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

s. 103. 

For the relief of Caffey Robertson Smith, Incorporated. 

Vetoed October 19, 194-3 The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 218. (88 Cong. Rec. 

8361). 

Veto unc~u~lenged. 

S. 381. 

For the relief of Marcel M. Roman, Clara M. Roman, 

and Rodica E. Roman. 

Vetoed February 17. 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. referred to the Committee on Immigration, and piinted as S. Doc. No. 180. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 1305, 1306). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 819. 

For the relief of the widow and children of Dr. Joe 

M. Ferguson. 

Vetoed June 26, 2942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the ~ommittee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No 229. (88 Cong. Rec. 

5616, 5617). 

Veto uncho klenged. 

s. 836. 

For the relief of John C. Crossman. 

Vetoed ~ff~ 5, 1942. The veto message was laid before 

the Senate, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as S. Doc. No. 205. (88 Cong. Rec. 3944). 

Veto u~c~aZkenge~. 

s. 885. 

For the relief of certain claimants who suffered loss 

by flood in, at, or near Bena Lake in Platte County, 

in the State of Missouri, during the month of March 

1934. 

~~~oed June 25, A942 The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S, Doc. No. 228 (88 Cong. Rec. 

5531, 55383. 

Veto ~~chul~e~ged. 

P. 1033. 

For the relief of the estate of Robert Lee Wright 
Seventy-seventh Congress, Second Session 345 

Vetoed October 19, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 279. (88 Cong. Rec. 

8360, 8361). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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1676 

1677 

1678 

1679 

S. 1143. 

For the relief of Dayee Jones. 

Vetoed October 19, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 280. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 8359, 8360). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1648. 

To adjudicate claim of the Shaver Forwarding ComPanY * 

Vetoed June 11, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 212. (88 Cong. Rec. 

5141). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1654. 

For the relief of the Merchants Distilling Corporation. 

Vetoed February lq 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 181. (88 Cong. Rec. 

1306). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 1667. 

For the relief of Mike Chetkovich. 

Vetoed July 30, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 241. (88 Cong. Rec. 

6707, 6708). 

Veto u~chulle~ge~ 

S. 1694. 

For the relief of Mrs. Claud Tuck. 

Vetoed July 30, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 242. (88 Cong. Rec. 

6707). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1681 

1682 

1683 

1684 

1685 

S. 1869. 

For the relief of claimants against the United States 

for property losses as result of failure of Big Porcupine Dam, the Fort Peck project, Montana. 

Vetoed October 19, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 281. (88 

Cong. Rec. 8359). 

Veto unchallenged. 

s. 2099. 

For the relief of Mrs. Reita M. Lary. 

Vetoed October 19, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 277. (88 Cong. Rec. 

8360). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2152. 

To provide for the planting of 45,000 acres of guayule 

in order to make available a domestic source of crude 

rubber for emergency and defense uses. 

Vetoed February 17, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 182. (88 Gng, 

Rec. 1327). 

Veto ~nehal~enge~ 

s. 2202. 

To reinstate Paul A. Earned, a major, United States 

Army, retired, to the active list of the Regular Army. 

%“t.lorci &lay 27, X9..@. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No, 208. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 4637). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2309. 

For relief of First National Bank of Huntsville, 

Texas. 

Vetoed June 25, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 227. (88 Cong. Rec. 

5538). 

Veto_unchallenged. 

S. 2364. 

For relief of former First Lt. William J. Tepsic, One- 

~un~red and Seventy-sixth Field Artillery. 
Seventy-seventh Congress, Second Session 347 

Vetoed October 19, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 276. (88 Cong. Rec. 

8360). 

Veto unchallenged. 

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1687 

1688 

1689 

1690 

S. 2503. 

To provide payment of retired pay to certain retired 

judges of the police and municipal courts of the District of Columbia. 

Vetoed November 30, f942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

District of Columbia, and printed as S. Doc. No. 290. 

(88 Cong. Rec. 9197). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2506. 

For the relief of Angela Skeoch. 

Vetoed Qctober 19, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 275. (88 Cong. Rec. 

8360). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 2600. 

To expedite the prosecution of the war by making 

provision for an increased supply of rubber manufactured from alcohol produced from agricultural or 

forest products. 

Vetoed August 6, 1942. The veto message was laid 

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

243. (88 Cong. Rec. 6752, 6753). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S.J. Res. 24. 

For the relief of W.K. Richardson. 

Vetoed June 11, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 213. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 5141). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 902. 

Granting an increase in pension of Elizabeth Painter 

Menoher. 

Vetoed February 6, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 609. (88 

Cong. Rec. 1092, 1093). 

Veto unchallenged 
348 Franklin D. Roosevel t 

1691 H.R. 1057. 

To establish a system of longevity pay for the Postal 

Service. 

Vetoed April 2, 1942 The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Post 

Office and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 

691. (88 Cong. Rec. 3286, 3446). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1692 H.R. 1675. 

For the relief of L.W. Collins. 

Vetoed December 24, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 902. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 9520). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1693 H.R. 1883. 

For the relief of Llewella J. Welsh. 

Vetoed December 7, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. Nos. 895, 898. (88 

Cong. Rec. 9365). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1694 H.R. 1914. 

For the relief of Coppel Coal Company. 

Vetoed February 17, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 628. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 1354). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1695 H.R. 2545. 

For the relief of Chin Hoy. 

Vetoed August 3, 1949. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 823. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 6733, 6734). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1696 H.R. 3141. 

For the relief of Fred Farner and Doris M. Schroeder. 

Vetoed March 5, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 644. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 1974, 1975). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1697 H.R. 3200. 

For the relief of W.M. Hurley and Joe Whitson. 

Vetoed March 11, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 660. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 2281, 2282). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1698 H.R. 3403. 

For the relief of Louis M. McDougal. 

Vetoed February lz 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 629. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 1354). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1699 H.R. 3468. 

For the relief of Edward Gillen Dock, Dredge and 

Construction Company. 

Vetoed December 14, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 899. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 9520, 9521). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1700 H.R. 3610. 

For the relief of Minnie C. Sanders. 

Vetoed March 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 649. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 2034). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1701 H.R. 3773. 

To adjudicate the claim of John L. Alcock. 

Vetoed December 14, 19.42. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Commerce, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 903. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 9521). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1702 H.R. 4010. 

For the relief of Thelma Carringer, et al. 

Vetoed March 9, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 655. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 2113). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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H.R. 4242. 

For the relief of the Corbitt Company. 

Vetoed July 13, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 814. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 6102). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4665. 

For the relief of Harry Kahn. 

Vetoed April 9, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the ~mmit~ee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 695. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 3422, 3446). 

Veto unc~allenged. 

H.R. 4723. 

For the relief of the legal guardian of John Lesniak. 

Vetoed June 8, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 768, (88 Cong. 

Rec. 5011). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4787. 

To provide that the unexplained absence of any exserviceman for 7 years shall be deemed evidence of 

death for purpose of laws administered by the Veterans’ Administration. 

Vetoed ~ebr~~~ 2, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

World War Veterans’ Legislation, and printed as 

H.R. Doc. No. 605. (88 Cong. Rec. 913). 

Veto unc~all~nged. 

H.R. 4998. 

For the relief of Daniel Elliott and Helen Elliott. 

Vetoed February 26, 1942. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 641. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 1698). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 4999. 

To adjudicate claims of the Columbia Boat 8z Barge 

System, Incorporated. 

Vetoed June 9, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 779. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 5047). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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1710 

1711 

1712 

1713 

1714 

H.R. 5295. 

For the relief of Romano Emiliani. 

Vetoed July 27, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 820. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 6667, 6668). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5329. 

For the relief of J. J. McIntosh. 

Vetoed June 9, 19.42. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 718. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 5046, 5041). 

Veto unchaZZenge~ 

H.R. 5504. 

For the relief of H. J. Abney. 

Vetoed April 9, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 696. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 3422, 3446). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 5619. 

For relief of certain post-office clerks in the post 

office at Detroit, Michigan. 

Vetoed July 6, 1942. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R. Doc. No. 811. (88 Cong. Rec. 5995). 

Veto unchaZZenged. 

H.R. 5938. 

For the relief of A. H. Larzelere. 

Vetoed June 23, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 803. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 5481, 5482). 

Veto ~nchazlenge~ 

H.R. 5945. 

Granting the consent of Congress to a compact entered into by the States of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska with respect to the waters of the Republican 

River Basin. 

Vetoed April 2, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Irri- 
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gation and Reclamation, and printed as H.R. Doc. 

No. 690. (88 Cong. Rec. 3285, 3286, 3446). 

Veto unc~~Z~e~~ed. 

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1717 

1718 

1719 

H.B. 6269. 

To provide for registration of certain foreign propaganda agencies. 

Vetued February 9, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 611. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 11391. 

Yeto Une~uZZ~~ge~. 

H.R. 6355. 

To amend the act entitfed “An act to expedite national defense, and for other purposes,” approved 

June 28,1940. 

Vetoed July 15~ 1942. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 810. (88 Cong. Ree. 

5995). 

Veto unc~a~le~ge~ 

H.B. 6545. 

For the relief of Spencer Meeks. 

Vetoed December 14, 1942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 904. (88 Ccmg. 

Rec. 9519, 9520). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 6781. 

For the relief of Frank Novak, as guardian of Lorraine Novak, a minor. 

Vetoed Beeember 1a 2942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 901. (88 Cong. 

Rec. 9520). 

Veto ~~~~~~Ze~ge~ 

H.R. 6818. 

TO authorize temporary appointment or advancement of commissioned officers of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in time of war or national emergency. 

Vetoed Augrist 23* 2942. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committt% on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, and printed as H.R. Doc. 

No. 829. (88 Cong. Ree. 6842). 

Veto ~n~~~~
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Pocket Vetoes 

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H.R. 1646. 

For the relief of George Ceis, and the administrator 

of the estate of Joseph Glaser, deceased. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 77th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 16, 

1942. The bill was presented to the President on December 16, 1942. (88 Cong. Rec. 9662; see also 88 

Cong. Rec. 9665). 

H.R. 5175. 

For the relief of Edward Workman. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 77th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 16, 

1942. The bill was presented to the President on December 15, 1942. (88 Cong. Rec. 9662; see also 88 

Cong. Rec. 9666). 

H.R. 6386. 

To provide for an adjustment of salaries of the Metropolitan Police, the U.S. Park Police, the White 

House Police, and the Members of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, to conform with the 

increased cost of living in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 77th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 16, 

1942. The bill was presented to the President on December 15, 1942. (88 Cong. Rec. 9662; see also 88 

Cong. Rec. 9666). 

Seventy-eighth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 52. 

For the relief of Hazel M. Lewis. 

Vetoed April 14, 19-43, The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the ~mmittee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 28. (89 Cong. Rec. 

3338). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 135. 

To adjudicate the claim of the General State Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Vetoed October 1, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 100. (89 Cong. Rec. 7999). 

Veto unc~a~lenge~ 
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1725 S. 414. 

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1727 

1728 

1729 

1730 

For the relief of Thaddeus C. Knight. 

Vetoed June 28, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 86. (89 Cong. 

Rec, 6646, 6647). 

Veto u~c~allenge~ 

S. 514. 

For relief of Blanche H. Karsch, administratrix of 

estate of Kate E. Hamilton, 

Vetoed October 28, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 108. (89 Cong. Rec. 

8840, 8841). 

The Senate overrode the veto on November 18, 1943 

by a vote of 65 yeas to 4 nays. (89 Cong. Rec. 9672- 

9676). 

The House referred the veto message to the Committee on Claims. (89 Cong. Rec. 9689). 

Veto ~u~ta~n~~ 

S. 648. 

For the relief of Arthur C. Norcutt. 

Vetoed December 18, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 139. (89 Cong. Rec. 

10867). 

Veto unchallenged. 

S. 660. 

To prevent certain deductions in determining parity 

or comparable prices of a~r~c~ltura~ commodities. 

Vetoed April 2, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, and printed as S. Doc. No. 23. 

(89 Cong. Rec. 2828-2830, 3054). 

Veto unchal~en~ed. 

S. 694. 

For the relief of W.G. Cornell Company. 

Vetoed November 4, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 110. (89 Cong. Rec. 

9115). 

Veto unc~ulleng~~ 

S. 796. 

Relating to the use and operation by the United 

States of certain plants, mines, and facilities in the 
Seventy-eighth Congress, First Session 355 

prosecution of war, and preventing strikes, lockouts, 

and stoppages of production. 

Vetoed June 25, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 75. (89 

Cong. Rec. 6487, 6488). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 25, 1943 by a 

vote of 56 yeas to 25 nays. (89 Cong. Rec. 6488, 6489). 

The House overrode the veto on June 25, 1943 by a 

vote of 244 yeas to 108 nays. (89 Cong. Rec. 6548, 

6549). 

Veto overridden. (57 Stat. 163; Public Law 78-89). 

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1732 

1733 

1734 

1735 

S.J. Res. 59. 

Authorizing the President to proclaim December 7, 

1943, as Armed Services Honor Day. 

Vetoed November 25, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on the 

Judiciary, and printed as S. Doc. No. 135. (89 Cong. 

Rec. 10159, 10160). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1155 

For the relief of Capt. Leland M. Mower and Lt. 

Percy K. Morrisson. 

Vetoed November 25, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R Doc. No. 365. (89 Cong. 

Rec. 10190, 10191). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1639 

For the relief of Frank and Paulina Rublein and 

Ethel Bowers 

Vetoed April 13, 1943. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R Doc. No. 156. (89 Cong. 

Rec. 3316). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1667. 

To adjudicate the claim of Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Washington Railway Company. 

Vetoed June 7, 1943. The veto message was laid before 

the House, referred to the Committee on Claims, and 

printed as H.R Doc. No. 222. (89 Cong. Rec. 5445). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 2299. 

To adjudicate the claims of W.M. Hurley and Joe 

Whitson. 
_I 356 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Vetoed December 21, 1943. The veto message was lz 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R DOC, No. 369. (89 Cong. 

Rec. 10958, 109591, 

Veto U~c~~ZZ~~ge~. 

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1737 

1738 

1739 

W.R. 2869. 

To continue the Commodity Credit; Corporation as an 

agency of the United States increasing its borrowing 

power. 

Vetoed July 2, 2943. The veto message was laid before 

the House and printed as E3.R Doc. No, 249. (89 Cong. 

Rec. 7051-7053). 

The House sustained the veto on July 2, 1943 by a 

vote of 228 yeas to 154 nays. (89 Cong. Rec. 7054, 

7055). 

Veto su~ta~~~~ 

Pocket Vetoes 

H.R. 986. 

To define misconduct, for Compensation and pension 

purposes, as limited to felonious misconduct. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 1st session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from July 8, 1943 until September 14, 1943. The bill was presented to the President on July 7, 1943. (89 Cong. Rec. 7417; see also 89 

Cong. Rec. 7551). 

H.R. 1396. 

Making certain regulations with reference to fertilizers of seeds that may be distributed by agencies of 

the United States. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 1st session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from July 8, 1943 until September 14, 1943. The bill was presented to the President on July 9, 1943. (89 Cong. Rec. 7550; see also 89 

Cong, Rec. 7551). 

H.R. 1712 

For the relief of Sarah Ann Elizabeth Holiday Fox 

and Ethel Allene Brown Haberfeld. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 1st session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from July 8, 1943 until Sep 

tember 14, 1943. The bill was presented to the President on July 6, 1943. (89 Cong. Rec. 7311; see also 89 

Cong. Rec. 7551). 
Seventyeighth Congress, Second Session 357 

Seventy-eighth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1740 S. 199. 

For the relief of Robert Norheim. 

Vetoed March 1, 19.4.4. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 157. (90 Cong. Rec. 

2183, 2184). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1741 S. 375. 

For the relief of Phoenix-Tempe Stone Company. 

Vetoed ~ebruary 29, 194.4. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R Doc. No. 156. (90 Cong. 

Rec. 2184). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1742 S. 949. 

For the relief of Mrs. Anna Runnebaum. 

Vetoed February 28, 19.44. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 155. (90 Cong. Rec. 

2184). 

Veto unc~llenged. 

1743 S. 1090. 

For the relief of John Henry Miller, Jr. 

Vetoed January 31, 1944. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 149. (90 Cong. Rec. 917). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1744 S.1101. 

For the relief of John C. Shaw, administrator, of the 

estate of Sydney C. ~c~uth, deceased. 

Vetoed December 6, 1944. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 252. (90 Cong. Rec. 

8952). 

Veto unchallenged. 

1745 S. 1453. 

For relief of City National Bank Building Company. 

Vetoed December 6, 1944. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as S. Doc. No. 253. (90 Cong. Rec. 

8952, 8953). 

Veto unc~allenge~ 
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1748 

1149 

1750 

1751 

H.R 205. 

To adjudicate the claims for loss or damage resuitixxg 

from construction of In tracoastal Waterway from 

Miami to Jacksonville, Florida. 

Vetoed February 28, 1944. The veto message was laid 

before the House on February 29, 1944, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. 

No 453. (90 Cong. Rec. 2084,20851, 

Veto unchalzenged. 

H.R. 550. 

For the relief of the estate of Mrs. Renzie Graham. 

Vetoed February 28, 19&. The veto message was laid 

before the House on February 29, 1344, referred to 

the Committee on Claims, and printed as H.R Doc. 

No. 455. (90 Cong. Rec. 2085). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 1213. 

For the relief of heirs of Simon M. Myhre. 

Vetoed Murch 29, 1944. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 519. (90 Cong. 

Rec. 3263). 

'veto unehallenge~ 

H.R. 2075. 

For the relief of Charles R. Hooper. 

Vetoed February 28, 1944. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 454, (90 Cong. 

Rec. 2985, 2986). 

Veto unehal~en~ed. 

H.R. 2993. 

For the relief of John W. Booth, 111. 

Vetoed ~urc~ 2T, 19.44. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred tx, the ~orn~i~~e on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 517. (90 Cong. 

Rec. 3121). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 3417. 

To continue the ~ommodity Credit Corporation as an 

agency of the United States. 

Vetoed February 18, 1944. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc, No. 441. 

(90 Csng. Rec. 1873). 
Seventy-eighth Congress, Second Session 359 

The House sustained the veto on February 18, 1944 

by a vote of 266 yeas to 151 nays. (90 Gng. Rec. 1873, 

1874). 

1752 H.R. 3537. 

For the relief of Bessie Eason. 

Vetoed June Y, .I$&$. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R.. Doc. No. 646. (90 Cung. 

Rec. 5460). 

Yeto unchallenged, 

Revenue Act of 1943, to provide revenue and other 

purposes. 

VPtopd February 22, 19.44. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 443. 

190 Cong. Rec. 1958, 1959). 

The House overrode the veto on February 24, 1944 by 

a vote of 299 yeas to 95 nays. (90 Cong. Ree. 2013). 

The Senate overrode the veto on February 25, 1944 by 

a vote of 72 yeas to 14 nays. (90 Cong. Rec. 20601. 

Ye20 oue$~i~~en" (58 Stat. 21; Public Law 18-235). 

1754 M.R. 4099. 

To extend the period of the Philippine I~s~~r~ct~o~ 

so as to include active service with the United States 

military or naval forces engaged in hostilities in the 

Moro Province, including Mindanao, or in the Islands 

of Samar and Leyte, between July 5, 1902, and December 31,1913. 

Vetoed ~&e~~r 8, 2944. The veto message was laid 

before the Rouse, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 804. (90 

Cong. Rec. 9089). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Pocket Vetoes 

1755 S. 555. 

For the relief of Almos W. Glasgow. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from April 1, 1944 until 

April 12, 1944. The bill was presented to the President on March 30, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 3380; see also 

90 Cong. Rec. 3408). 

1756 5. 1602. 

Authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Interior to issue to Winaie Left Her Behind, a patent in 

fee to certain land. 
360 Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 19, 

1944. The bill was presented to the President on December 18, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 9676; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 9780). 

1757 S. 1746. 

Authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Interior to issue to Peter A. Condelario a patent in fee to 

certain land. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 19, 

1944. The bill was presented to the President on December 18, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 9676; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 9780). 

1758 H.R. 1519. 

Conferring jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to 

render judgment on the claim of McCullough Coal 

Corporation against the United States. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from September 21, 1944 

until November 14, 1944. The bill was presented to 

the President on September 23, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 

8162). 

1159 H.R. 1675. 

To amend section 9 of the Pay Readjustment Act of 

1942 by providing for the computation of double-time 

credits awarded between 1898 and 1912 in determining retired pay. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from June 23, 1944 until 

August 1, 1944. The bill was presented to the President on June 26, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 6710; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 6713). 

1760 H.R. 1737. 

For the relief of the Saunders Memorial Hospital. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from June 23, 1944 until 

August 1, 1944. The bill was presented to the President on June 26, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 6710; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 6713). 

1761 H.R. 2241. 

To abolish the Jackson Hole National Monument as 

created by Presidential Proclamation No. 2578, dated 

March 15, 1943. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 19, 
361 

1944. The bill was presented to the President on December 21, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 9805; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 9807). 

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1763 

1764 

1765 

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1767 

H.R. 2469. 

For the relief of Anna Charack. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from June 23, 1944 until 

August 1, 1944. The bill was presented to the President on June 26,1944. (90 Cong. Ree. 6710; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 6713). 

H.R. 2825. 

For the relief of Sigfried Olsen, doing business as Sigfried Olsen Shipping Company. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 26 session of the 78th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 19, 

1944. The bill was presented to the President on December 18, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 9670; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 9807). 

H.R. 3302. 

For the relief of Eleanor Parkinson. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 19, 

1944. The bill was presented to the President on December 18, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 9670; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 9807). 

H.R. 3596. 

To confer jurisd~c~ion upon the Court of Claims of 

the United States to consider and render judgment 

on the claim of the Zephyr Aircraft Corporation 

against the United States. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress during a recess from June 23, 1944 until 

August 1, 1944. The bill was presented to the President on June 26, 1944. (90 Cong. Ree. 6711; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 6712). 

H.R. 3614. 

For the relief of the Queen City Brewing Company, Cumberland, Maryland. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 19, 

1944. The bill was presented to the President on December 18, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 9670; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 9807). 

H.R. 3674. 

For the relief of William E. Widby. 
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Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 78th 

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1769 

1770 

Congress during a recess from June 23, 1944 until 

August 1, 1944. The bill was presented to the President on June 26, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 6711; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 6713). 

H.R. 4345. 

For the relief of the legal guardian of Luther Marcus 

Smith, a minor. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 78th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on December 19, 

1944. The bill was presented to the President on December 16, 1944. (90 Cong. Rec. 9626; see also 90 

Cong. Rec. 9898). 

Seventy-ninth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

H.R. 249. 

For the relief of Charles R. Kooper. 

Vetoed March 29, 19.45. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 133. (91 Cong. 

Rec. 2963). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 946. 

For the relief of the estates of Robert C. Meals, Mrs. 

Bessie Mae Morgret, Mrs. Margaret J. Meals, Donald 

Meals (a minor), and Betty Wrightstone (a minor). 

Vetoed March 26, 19.45. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 123. (91 Cong. 

Rec. 2784). 

Veto u~~~alleng~~. 

1 Before his death, President Roosevelt vetoed H.R. 249 (Item No. 1769) and H.R. 946 

(Item No. 1770) of the Seventy-ninth Congress. President Truman’s vetoes during the 

Seventy-ninth Congress been with Item No. 1771.