214 

WOODROW WlLSON 

President Wilson vetoed forty-four bills, of which 

thirty-three were regular vetoes and eleven were 

pocket vetoes. Six were overridden (Item Nos. 1006, 

1017, 1019,1031, 1032, 1037). 

Sixty-third Congress, First Session 

Regular Veto 

999 H.J. Res. 111. 

To authorize the reinsta~ement of Adolph Unger as a 

cadet in the United States Military Academy. 

Vetoed October 22, 1923. The veto message was laid 

before the House on October 23, 1913, referred to the 

Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. 

Doc. No. 260. (50 Cong. Rec. 5792). 

Veto ~nc~allenged~ 

Sixty-third Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1000 H.R. 2728. 

For the relief of Geo. P. Heard. 

Vetoed August 21: 1914. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 1152. (51 

Cong. Rec. 14362). 

Veto unchul~enged. 

1001 H.R. 7967, 

To amend the act approved June 25, 1910, authorizing a Postal Savings System. 

Vetoed September 11, 1914. 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. 

1162. (51 Cong. Rec. 15019). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Sixty-fourth Congress, First Session 215 -_____-- 

Sixty-third Congress, Third Session 

Regular Veto 

1002 

1003 

1004 

1005 

H.R. 6060. 

To regulate the immigration of aliens to, and the residence of aliens in, the United States. 

Vetoed January 28, 1915. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization, and printed as H.R. 

Doc. No. 1527. (52 Cong. Rec. 2481, 2482). 

The House sustained the veto on February 4, 1915 by 

a vote of 261 yeas to 136 nays. (52 Cong. Rec. 3071, 

3078). 

Veto sustained. 

Sixty-fourth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

H.R. 11162. 

To amend an act entitled “An act to authorize entry 

of the public lands, by incorporated cities and towns, 

for cemetery and park purposes,” approved September 30, 1890, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed August Z$, 1916. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on 

Public Lands, and printed 3s H.R. Doc. No. 1335. (53 

Cong. Rec. 12994,12995). 

Veto unchallenged. 

H.R. 16460. 

Making appropriations for the support of the Army 

for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917. 

Vetoed August 18, 1916. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the committee on Military Affairs, and printed as R.R. Doc. No. 1334. (53 

Cong. Rec. 12844, 12845). 

Veto ~n~halle~ged. 

Pocket Veto 

s. 708. 

To make immediately available for the use of the 

State of Georgia in paying expenses incurred by said 

State in ~on~ection with the joint enc~pment held 

at Augusta, Georgia, on July 22 to 31, 1914, certain 

sums appropriated for arming and equipping the militia of said State. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 64th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on September 8, 

1916. The bill was presented to the President on Sep- tember 1, 1916. (September 1, 1916, S. Jour., p. 651; 

see ako H,R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 41). 
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Sixty-fourth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1006 H.R. 10384. 

To regulate immigration of aliens to, and the residence of aliens in, the United States. 

Vetoed January 29, 1917. The veto message was laid 

before the House on February 1, 1917 and printed as 

H.R. Doc. No. 2003. (54 Cong. Rec. 2294). 

The House overrode the veto on February 1,1917 by a 

vote of 287 yeas to 106 nays. (54 Cong. Rec. 2456, 

2457). 

The Senate overrode the veto on February 5, 1917 by 

a vote of 62 yeas to 19 nays. (54 Cong. Rec. 2629). 

Veto o~err~dde~ (39 Stat. 874; Public Law 64-301). 

1007 H.J. Res. 230. 

Authorizing the National Society United .States 

Daughters of 1812 to file its historical material in 

Smithsonian Institution and to make annual reports 

to the Secretary thereof. 

Vetoed February 22, 1917. !The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on the 

Library, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 2081. (54 Cong. 

Rec. 3807). 

Veto ~n~h~~~enge~ 

Pocket Veto 

1008 H.R. 20414. 

For the establishment of a probation system in the 

United States courts, except in the District of Columbia. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 64th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1917. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 2, 

1917. (March 2, 1917, H. Jour., p. 316; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 26 sess., p. 41). 

Sixty-fifth Congress, First Session 

Pocket Veto 

1009 H.J. Res. 116. 

For the purpose of promoting the efficiency, for the 

utilization of the resources and industries of the 

United States, for the lessening of the expenses of 

war, and restoring the loss caused by the war, provid- ing for the employment of a discovery or invention 

called “Garabed,” claiming to make possible the utilization of free energy. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 65th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on October 6, 1917. 
Sixty-fifth Congress, Second Session 217 

The resolution was presented to the President on October 5, 1917. (October 6, 1917, H. Jour., p. 408; see 

aZso H.R. Doc. No. 493,70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 41). 

Sixty-fifth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1010 S. 2917. 

To amend section 15 of the act approved June 3, 

1916, entitled “An act making further and more effectual provision for the national defense and for 

other purposes,’’ as amended by the act approved 

May 12, 1917, entitled “An act making appropria- tions for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1918, with respect to Army chap- lains.” 

Vetoed April 18, 1918. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Doc. No. 216. (56 Cong. 

Rec. 5241). 

Yeto u~challen~e~ 

1011 SJ. Res. 159. 

To extend the time within which the President may 

relinquish control of any railroad or system of transportation as provided in section 14 of an act entitled 

“An act to provide for the operations of transporta- tion systems while under Federal control, for the just 

compensation of their owners, and for other pur- poses,” approved March 21, 1918, to January l, 1919. 

Vetoed July 11, 1918. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 267. (56 

Cong. Rec. 9866). 

Veto unch~llen~e~ 

1012 H.R. 7237. 

Making appropriations for the service of the Post 

Office Department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 

1919. 

Vetoed June 29, 1918. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 1206. 

(56 Cong. Rec. 8517). 

The House sustained the veto on June 29, 1918 by a 

vote of 114 yeas to 186 nays. (56 Cong. Rec. 8518). 

Veto sustained 

1013 H.R. 9054, 

Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1919. 

Vetoed July 12, 1918. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 1229. 

(56 Cong. Rec, 9049, 9050). 
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The House sustained the veto on July 13, 1918 by a 

vote of 73 yeas to 173 nays. (56 Cong. Rec. 9105). 

Veto sustained. 

1014 

1015 

1016 

1017 

1018 

H.R. 10358. 

Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, 

and judicial expenses of the Government for the 

fiscal year ending June 30, 1919. 

Vetoed July 1, 1918. The veto message was laid before 

the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 1207. (56 

Cong. Rec. 8577). 

The House sustained the veto on July 1, 1918 by a 

vote of 50 yeas to 248 nays. (56 Cong. Rec. 8578). 

Veto sustained. 

Sixty-sixth Congress, First Session 

Regular Vetoes 

S. 641. 

To amend section 10 of an act entitled “An act to 

provide for the operation of transportation systems while under Federal control, for the just compensation of their owners,” approved March 21, 1918. 

Vetoed November 18, 1919. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 155. (58 

Cong. Rec. 8805, 8806). 

Veto unchallenged 

H.R. 3157. 

Making appropriations for the Department of Agri- culture for the fiscal year ending June 30,1920. 

Ve~~e~ July 11, 1919. The veto message was laid 

before the I-Iouse. (58 Cong. Rec. 2492). 

The House sustained the veto on July 12, 1919 by a 

vote of 248 yeas to 135 nays. (59 Cong. Rec. 2552). 

Veto ~us~a~~ed. 

H.R. 3854. 

For the repeal of the daylight-saving law. 

Vetoed August 13, 1919. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (58 Cong. Rec. 3980). 

The House overrode the veto on August 19, 1919 by a 

vote of 223 yeas to 101 nays. (58 Cong. Rec. 3982). 

The Senate overrode the veto on August 20, 1919 by a 

vote of 57 yeas to 19 nays. (58 Cong. Rec. 4009). 

Veto overridden. (41 Stat. 280; Public Law 66-40), 

H.R. 6176. 

Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of 

the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 

1920. 
Sixty-sixth Congress, Second Session 219 

Vetoed July 11, 1919. The veto message was laid 

before the House on July 12, 1919 and referred to the 

Committee on Appropriations. (58 Cong. Rec. 2493). 

Veto unchallenge~. 

1019 H.R. 6810. 

To prohibit intoxicating beverages, and to regulate 

the manufacture, production, use, and sale of highproof spirits for other than beverage purposes, and to 

insure an ample supply of alcohol and promote its 

use in scientific research and in the development of 

fuel, dye, and other lawful industries. 

Vetoed October 27, 1919. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 282. 

(58 Cong. Rec. 7607). 

The House o~er~~e the veto on October 27, 1919 by a 

vote of 175 yeas to 55 nays. (58 Cong. Rec. 7610, 

7611). 

The Senate overrode the veto on October 28, 1919 by 

a vote of 65 yeas to 20 nays. (58 Cong. Rec. 7633). 

Veto over~~~~e~ (41 Stat. 305, Public Law 66-66). 

1020 H.R. 8272. 

To restore Harry Graham, captain of Infantry, to his 

former position on lineal list of captains of Infantry. 

Vetoed November 5, 1919. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 291. (58 

Cong. Rec. 7992). 

Veto unchallenged. 

Sixty-sixth Congress, Second Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1021 H.R. 4927. 

For the relief of Nancy A. Parsons, C.M. Parsons, 

D.F. Staggs, Ollie Staggs, Rosa Staggs, Lena Birchfield, Alice Birchfield, Bertie Gwin, Greely Gilbert,, Linville Gilbert, and Nelson Gilbert. 

Vetoed ?June 4, 1,920. The veto message was laid 

before the Rouse June 5, 1920, referred to the Committee on Claims, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 808. 

(59 Cong. Rec. 8677). 

Veto unchallenged 

1022 H.R. ?~~~. 

To amend the penal laws of the United States. 

Vetoed June 2, 1920. The veto message was laid 

befare the House, referred to the Judiciary Committee, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 802. (59 Cong. Rec. 

8280). 

Veto unchallenged. 
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(A similar bill, H.R. 14384, became Public Law 66- 

279; 41 Stat 1060). 

1023 H.R. 9783. 

To provide a national budget system and an inde 

pendent audit of Government accounts. 

Vetoed June 4, 1920. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 805. 

(59 Cong. Rec. 8609, 8610). 

The House sustained the veto on June 4, 1920 by a 

vote of 178 yeas to 103 nays. (59 Cong. Rec. 86131, 

I7et0 sus~ained. 

Note-For similar legislation see H.R. 14441, 66th 

Cong., 2d sess. 

1024 H.R. 12610. 

Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, 

and judicial expenses of the Government for the 

fiscal year ending June 30,1921. 

Vetoed Mizy 13, 29ZU. The veto message was laid 

before the House, referred to the Committee on Ap- propriations, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 764. (59 

Cong. Rec. 7026, 7027). 

The House sustained the veto on May 14, 1920 by a 

vote of 170 yeas to 127 nays. (59 Cong. Rec. 7071). 

Veto sustained. 

1025 H.J. Res. 327. 

~erminating the state of war declared to exist April 

6, 1917, between the Imperial German Government 

and the United States; permitting on conditions the 

resumption of reciprocal trade with Germany; and 

for other purposes. 

Vetoed May 273 1920. The veto message was laid 

before the House and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 799. 

(59 Cong. Rec. 7747, 7748). 

The House sustained the veto on May 28, 1920 by a 

vote of 220 yeas to 152 nays. (59 Cong. Rec. 7808, 

7809). 

Veto sustained. 

Pocket Vetoes 

1026 SJ. Res, 152. 

Authorizing the appointment of a commission to 

confer with the Dominion Government or the provincial governments of Quebec, Ontario, and New 

Brunswick relative to the claims of the American interests now holding leases of Crown lands acquired 

prior to the passage of restrictive orders in council of 

the said Provinces. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 66th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 5,1920. The 
Sixty-sixth Congress, Third Session 221 

resolution was presented to the President on June 2, 

1920. (June 2, 1920, S. Jour., p. 365; see also H.R. Doc 

No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 41, 421. 

1027 H.R. 13329. 

To authorize the Secretary of War to transfer certain 

surplus material, machinery, and equipment to the 

Department of Agriculture. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 66th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 5, 1920. The 

bill was presented to the President on June 4, 1920. 

(June 4, 1920, H. Jour., p. 538; see also H.R. Doc. No. 

493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 41, 42). 

1028 H.J. Res. 313. 

Declaring that certain acts of Congress, joint resolutions, and proclamations shall be construed as if the 

war had ended and the present or existing emergency expired. 

Pocket: veto occurred after the 2d session of the 66th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on June 5, 1920. The 

resolution was presented to the President on June 4, 

1920. (June 4, 1920, H. Jour., p. 538; see also H.R. 

Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 41). 

Sixty-sixth Congress, Third Session 

Regular Vetoes 

1029 s. 793. 

Authorizing the issuance of patent to Milk River 

Valley Gun Club. 

Vetoed ~e~r~a~ 3, 1921. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 380. (60 

Cong. Rec. 2480). 

The Senate sustained the veto on February 7,1921 by 

a vote of 9 yeas to 47 nays. (60 Cong. Rec. 2723). 

Veto sustained. 

1030 S. 4526. 

To amend section 501 of the Transportation Act of 

1920. 

Vetoed December $0, 1920. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 349. (60 

Cong. Rec. 811). 

Veto unc~~~~e~ge~. 

1031 S.J. Res. 212. 

Directing the War Finance Corporation to take certain action for the relief of the present depression in 

the agricultural sections of the country, and for other 

purposes. 
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Vetoed January 3, 1921. The veto message was laid 

before the Senate and printed as S. Doc. No. 350. (60 

Cong. Rec. 876). 

The Senate oaerrode the veto on January 3, 1921 by a 

vote of 53 yeas to 5 nays. (60 Cong. Rec. 878). 

The House overrode the veto on January 4, 1921 by a 

vote of 250 yeas to 66 nays. (60 Cong. Rec. 949). 

Veto overridden. (41 Stat. 1084; Public Resolution 66- 

55). 

1032 

1033 

1034 

1035 

H.R. 517. 

Amending an act to provide for drainage of Indian 

allotments of the Five Civilized Tribes, approved 

March 27, 1914. 

Vetoed February 15, 1921. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Indian Affairs. (60 Cong. Rec. 3227). 

The House overrode the veto on Febraury 24, 1921 by 

a vote of 323 yeas to 18 nays. (60 Cong. Rec. 3791, 

3792). 

The Senate overrode the veto on March 2, 1921 by a 

vote of 67 yeas to 5 nays. (60 Cong. Rec. 4222). 

Vefo ouer~idde~. (41 Stat. 1204; Public Law 66-355). 

H.R. 7050. 

For the relief of the First State Bank at Kerrville, 

Kerr County, Texas. 

Vetoed February 15, 1921. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Claims. (60 Cong. Rec. 3228). 

Veto unchallenged, 

H.R. 8881. 

Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse the First National Bank of New Carlisle, Indiana, for the loss of war savings stamps and thrift 

stamps. 

Vetoed February 15, 1921. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Claims. (60 Cong. Rec. 3227, 3228). 

Veto unchalle~ged. 

M.R. 13600. 

For the relief of Mrs. William B. Ryan. 

Vetoed February 18, 1921. The veto message was laid 

before the House and referred to the Committee on 

Claims. (60 Cong. Rec. 3228). 

Veto unchallenged. 
Sixty-sixth Congress, Third Session 223 

1036 H.R. 15275. 

Imposing temporary duties on certain agricultural 

products to meet present emergencies, to provide revenue, and for other purposes. 

Vetoed March 3, 1921. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (60 Cong. Rec. 4498, 4499). 

The House sustained the veto on March 3, 1921 by a 

vote of 201 yeas to 132 nays. (60 Cong. Rec. 4518, 

4519). 

Veto sustained. 

1037 HJ. Res. 440. 

Directing the Secretary of War to cease enlisting 

men in the Regular Army of the United States, 

except in the case of those men who have already 

served two or more enlistments therein. 

Vetoed February 5, 1921. The veto message was laid 

before the House. (60 Cong. Rec. 2684). 

The House overrode the veto on February 5, 1921 by a 

vote of 271 yeas to 16 nays. (60 Cong. Rec. 2684, 

2685). 

The Senate overrode the veto on February 7, 1921 by 

a vote of 67 yeas to 1 nay. (60 Cong. Rec. 2719). 

Veto ov~rridden. (41 Stat. 1098; Public Resolution 66- 

59). 

Pocket Vetoes 

1038 S. 3695. 

For the relief of the Stevens Institute of Technology 

of Hoboken, New Jersey. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 66th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1921. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1921. (March 2, 1921, S. Jour., p. 173; see also H.R. 

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

1039 H.R. 1856. 

For the relief of Arthur J. Burdick. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 66th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1921. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 26, 1921. (February 26, 1921, H. Jour., p. 257; see also 

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

1040 H.R. 13558. 

For the purpose of improving the facilities and services of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, and for 

further amending and modifying the War Risk Insurance Act, as amended. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 66th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1921. 
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The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1921. (March 3, 1921, H. Jour., p. 306; see also H.R. 

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

1041 H.R. 14461. 

To limit the immigration of aliens into the United 

States. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 66th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1921. 

The bill was presented to the President on February 

28, 1921. (February 28, 1921, H. Jour., p. 272; see also 

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

1042 H.R. 15943. 

Making appropriations for the support of the Army 

for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922, and for 

other purposes. 

Pocket veto occurred after the 3d session of the 66th 

Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1921. 

The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 

1921. {March 3, 1921, H. Jour., p. 305; see also H.R. 

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