30 

ANDREW JOHNSON 

President Johnsor- vetd t~en~~~~bills, o€ which 

twenty~ne were regular vetoes and eight were pocket vetoes. Fifteen were overridden (Item Nos. 61, 

Thirty-ninth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

65, 68-70,72-75, 78-82, 87, 88). 

60 S. 60. 

To establish a Bureau for the Relief of Freedmen and 

Refugees. 

Vetoed February 19, 1866- The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 25. 

(February 19, 1866, S. Jour., pp. 168-173; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 289-2911. 

The Senate sustained the veto on February 20, 1866 

by a vote of 30 yeas to 18 nays. (February 20,1866, S. 

Jour., p. 159). 

Veto s~s~ine~ 

61 s. fix. 

To protect all persons in tbe United Stat% in their 

civil rights, and furnish the means of their vindication. 

Vetoed March 21, 2866. The veto message was laid 

before &he Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doe. No. 31. 

(~ar~h 27, 1866, S, Jour., pp. 279-285; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 297-3051, The §enate overrode the veto on April 6, 1866 by a 

vote of 33 yeas to 15 nays. (April 6, 1866, S. Jour., p. 317). 

The House ouerrode the veto on April 9, 1866 by a 

vote of 122 yeas to 41 nays. (April 9,1866, H. Jour., p. 528). 

Vetu ouer~i~en. (14 Stat. 27). 

62 S. 74. 

For the admission of the State of Colorado into the 

Union. 
Thirty-ninth Congress, First Session 31 

Vetoed May 15, 1866. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 45. 

(May 15, 1866, S. Jour., pp. 430-432; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 305-308). 

Veto unchallenged. 

63 S. 203. 

To enable the New York and Montana Iron Mining 

and Manufacturing Company to purchase a certain 

amount of the public lands not now in market. 

Vetoed June 15, 1866. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 50. 

(June 15, 1866, S. Jour., pp. 531-535). 

Veto unchallenged. 

64 H.R. 466. 

Erecting the Territory of Montana into a surveying 

district. 

Vetoed July 28, 1866. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H. Ex. Doc. No. 156. 

(July 28, 1866, H. Jour., pp. 1196, 1197; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 318-320). 

Veto unchallenged. 

65 H.R. 613. 

To continue in force and to amend an act entitled 

“An act to establish a Bureau for the Relief of Freedmen and Refugees,” and for other purposes. 

Vetoed July 16, 1866. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H. Ex. Doc. No. 146. 

(July 16, 1866, H. Jour., pp. 1024-1027; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 314-318). 

The House overrode the veto on July 16, 1866 by a 

vote of 103 yeas to 33 nays. (July 16, 1866, H. Jour., 

p. 1027). 

The Senate overrode the veto on July 16, 1866 by a 

vote of 33 yeas to 12 nays. (July 16, 1866, S. Jour., p. 

661). 

Veto overridden. (14 Stat. 173). 

Pocket Vetoes 

66 s. 447. 

For the admission of the State of Nebraska into the 

Union. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 39th 

Congress adjourned sine die on July 28, 1866. The bill 

was presented to the President on July 27, 1866. 

(July 28, 1866, S. Jour., p. 779; see also H.R. Doc. No. 

493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 14). 
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67 H.J. Res. 191. 

Relating to the building lately occupied for a national fair in aid of the orphans of soldiers and sailors of 

the United States. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 39th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 28, 1866. 

The resolution was presented to the President on 

July 24, 1866. (July 24, 1866, S. Jour., p. 716; see also 

H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 13, 14). 

Thj~y-ninth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

68 S. 1. 

To regulate the elective franchise in the District of 

Columbia. 

Vetoed January 5, 1861: The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. (January 5, 1867, S. Jour., pp. 64- 

72; see also S. Misc. Doe. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., 

pp. 320-331). 

The Senate overrode the veto on January 7, 1867 by a 

vote of 29 yeas to 10 nays. (January 7, 1867, S. Jour., 

p. 74). The House overrode the veto on January 8, 1867 by a 

vote of 112 yeas to 38 nays. (January 8, 1867, H. 

Jour., pp. 132, 133). 

Veto overridden (14 Stat. 375). 

69 S. 453. 

Regulating the tenure of certain civil offices. 

Vetoed March 2, 1867. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 36. 

(March 2, 1867, S. Jour., pp. 412-416; see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53,49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 340-346). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 2, 1867 by a 

vote of 35 yeas to 11 nays. (March 2, 1867, S. Jour., p. 419). 

The House overrode the veto on March 2, 1867 by a 

vote of 138 yeas to 40 nays. (March 2, 1867, H. Jour., 

p. 579). 

Veto overridden. (14 Stat. 430). 

70 S. 456. 

For the admission of the State of Nebraska into the 

Union. 

Vetoed January 29, 2867: The veto message was laid before the Senate and printed as $3. Ex. Doc. No. 9. 

(January 29, 1867, S. Jour., p. 16% see also S. Misc. 

Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess,, pp. 337-3401. 

The Senate overrode the veto on February 8, 1867 by 

a vote of 31 yeas to 9 nays. (February 8, 1867, S. 

Jour., p, 228). 
Fortieth Congress, First Session 33 

The House overrode the veto on February 9, 1867 by a 

vote of 120 yeas to 44 nays. (February 9, 1867, H. 

Jour., p. 354). 

Veto ouerridden. (14 Stat. 391). 

71 S. 462. 

To admit the State of Colorado into the Union. 

Vetoed January 28, 1867. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 7. 

(January 28, 1867, S. Jour., pp. 157-161; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 331-337). 

The Senate sustained the veto on March 1, 1867 by a 

vote of 29 yeas to 19 nays. (March 1, 1867, S. Jour., p. 

395). 

Veto sustained 

72 H.R. 1143. 

To provide for the more efficient government of the 

rebel States. 

Vetoed March 2, 1867. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (March 2, 1867, H. Jour., pp. 563- 

572). 

The House overrode the veto on March 2, 1867 by a 

vote of 138 yeas to 51 nays. (March 2, 1867, H. Jour., 

p. 574). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 2. 1867 bv a 

vote of 38 yeas to 10 nays. (March 2, 1867,’s. Jour.: p. 

424). 

Veto ouerridden. (14 Stat. 432). 

Fortieth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

73 H.R. 33. 

Supplementary to an act entitled, “An act to provide 

for more efficient government of the rebel States.” 

Vetoed March 23, 1867‘. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (March 23, 1867, H. Jour., pp. 98- 

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

The House overrode the veto on March 23, 1867 by a 

vote of 114 yeas to 25 nays. (March 23, 1867, H. Jour., 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 23, 1867 by a 

vote of 40 yeas to 7 nays. (March 23, 1867, S. Jour., 

p. 88). 

Veto ouerridden. (15 Stat. 2). 

pp. 347-351). 

p. 101). 

74 H.R. 123. 

Supplementary to an act entitled, “An act to provide 

for more efficient government for the rebel States.” 
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Vetoed July 19, 1867. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (July 19, 1867, H. Jour., pp. 232- 

239; see also S. Misc. Doc. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 

The House overrode the veto on July 19, 1867 by a 

vote of 109 yeas to 25 nays. (July 19, 1867, H. Jour., 

p. 239). 

The Senate overrode the veto on July 19, 1867 by a 

vote of 30 yeas to 6 nays. (July 19, 1867, S. Jour., p. 

177). 

Veto overridden. (15 Stat. 14). 

75 H.J. Res. 71. 

351-360). 

To carry into effect the several acts providing for the 

more efficient government of the rebel States. 

Vetoed July 19, 1867. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (July 19, 1867, H. Jour., p. 240; see 

also S. Misc. Doc. 53, 49th Cong., 213 sess., p. 360). 

The House overrode the veto on July 19, 1867 by a 

vote of 99 yeas to 22 nays. (July 19, 1867, H. Jour., p. 

240). 

The Senate overrode the veto on July 19, 1867 by a 

vote of 32 yeas to 4 nays. (July 19, 1867, S. Jour., p. 

178). 

Veto ouerridden. (15 Stat. 14). 

Pocket Vetoes 

76 $3. 137. 

For the €urther security of equal rights in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 40th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on July 20, 1867. 

The bill was presented to the President on July 20, 

1867. (July 20, 1867, S. Jour., p. 182; see aZso H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 14-16). 

77 H.J. Res. 6. 

Placing certain troops of Missouri on an equal footing with volunteers as to bounties. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 40th 

Congress had adjourned on March 30, 1867. The resolution was received by the President April 1, 1867. 

The President directed that the bill be filed in the 

Office of the Secretary of State without his approval 

April 10, 1867. (H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d 

sess., p. 14). 
Fortieth Congress, Second Session 35 

Fortieth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

78 S. 213. 

To amend an act entitled, “An Act to amend the judiciary act: passed, September 24, 1789.” 

Vetoed arch 25, 1868. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 45. 

(March 25, 1868, S. Jour., pp. 347, 348; see also S. 

Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 361, 362). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 26, 1868 by a 

vote of 33 yeas to 9 nays. (March 26, 1868, S. Jour., p. 

352). 

The House overrode the veto on March 27, 1868 by a 

vote of 115 yeas to 34 nays. (March 27, 1868, H. Jour., 

Veto overridden. (15 Stat. 44). 

p. 585). 

79 S. 567. 

Relating to the Freedman’s Bureau and providing for 

its discontinuance. 

Vetoed July 25, 1868. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. (July 25, 1868, S. Jour., p. 759; see 

also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 369, 

370). 

The Senate overrode the veto on July 25, 1868 by a 

vote of 42 yeas to 5 nays. (July 25, 1868, S. Jour., p. 

760). 

The House overrode the veto on July 25, 1868 by 3. 

vote of 115 yeas to 23 nays. (July 25, 1868, H. Jour., 

p. 1194). 

Veto overridden* (15 Stat. 193). 

80 S.J. Res. 139. 

Excluding from the electoral college the votes of 

States lately in rebellion which shall not have been 

reorganized. 

Vetoed July 20, 1868. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. (July 20, 1868, S. Jour., pp. 699- 

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

The Senate overrode the veto on July 20, 1868 by a 

vote of 45 yeas to 8 nays. (July 20, 1868, S. Jour., p. 

702). 

The House overrode the veto on July 20, 1868 by a 

vote of 134 yeas to 36 nays. (July 20, 1868, H. Jour., 

p. 1118). 

Veto overridden. (15 Stat. 257). 

pp. 366-369). 
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81 H.R. 1039. 

To admit the State of Arkansas to representation in 

Congress. 

Vetoed June 20, 1868. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (June 20, 1868, H. Jour., pp. 900- 

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

The House overrode the veto on June 20, 1868 by a 

vote of 111 yeas to 31 nays. {June 20, 1868, H. Jour., 

p. 902). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 22, 1868 by a 

vote of 30 yeas to 7 nays. (June 22, 1868, S. Jour., p. 

532). 

Vef~ oue~r~~den. (15 Stat. 72). 

pp. 362-365). 

a2 H.R. 1058. 

To admit the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, to representation in Congress. 

Vetoed June 25, 1868. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (June 25, 1868, H. Jour., p. 931; see 

also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp- 365, 

366). 

The House overro~e the veto on June 25, 1868 by a 

vote of 108 yeas to 32 nays. (June 25, 1868, H. Jour., 

p. 931). 

The Senate overrode the veto on June 25, 1868 by a 

vote of 35 yeas to 8 nays. (June 25, 1868, S. Jour., pp. 

543, 544). 

Veto ouerridden. (15 Stat. 73). 

Pocket Vetoes 

83 S. 141. 

For the further security of equal rights in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 40th 

Congress during an adjournment from December 20, 

1867, to January 6, 1868. The bill was presented to 

the President on December 11, 1867. (December 11, 

1867, S. Jour., pp. 125,126; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 

70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 15, 16). 

84 S. 207. 

For funding the national debt, and for the conversion 

of the notes of the United States. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 40th 

Congress during an adjournment from July 27, 1868 

to September 21, 1868. The bill was presented to the 

President to the President on July 27, 1868. (July 27, 

1868, S. Jour., p. 782; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 16, 1'7). 
Fortieth Congress, Third Session 37 

85 S. 491. 

To provide for the appointment of recorder of deeds 

in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 40th 

Congress during an adjournment from July 27, 1868 

to September 21, 1868. The bill was presented to the 

President to the President on July 25, 1868. (July 25, 

1868, S. Jour., p. 773; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th 

Cong., 2d sess., pp. 16, 17). 

86 H.R. 161. 

To incorporate the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Washington. 

Pocket veto occurred in the 2d session of the 40th 

Congress during an adjournment from December 20, 

1876 to January 6, 1868. The bill was presented to 

the President to the President on December 20, 1867. 

(December 20, 1867, S. Jour., p. 71; see also H.R. Doc. 

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

Fortieth Congress, Third Session 

Regular Vetoes 

87 S. 609. 

Transferring the duties of trustees of colored schools 

of Washington and Georgetown. 

Vetoed February 13, 1869. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate. (February 13, 1869, S. Jour., p. 

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

p. 370). 

Veto unchallenged. 

88 H.R. 1460. 

Regulating the duties on imported copper and copper 

ores. 

Vetoed February 22, 1869. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (February 22, 1869, H. Jour., pp. 

422, 423; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d 

sess., pp. 371-373). 

The House ouerrode the veto on February 23, 1869 by 

a vote of 115 yeas to 56 nays. (February 23, 1869. H. 

Jour., p. 423). 

The Senate overrode the veto on February 24, 1869 by 

a vote of 38 yeas to 12 nays. (February 24, 1869. S. 

Jour., p. 340). 

Veto overridden. (15 Stat. 274).