1340, 1341; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 221). The House sustained the veto on December 6, 1854 by a vote of 95 yeas to 80 nays. (December 6, 1854, H. Jour., pp. 49). Veto sustained. Thirty-third Congress, Second Session 40 H.R. 595. Making appropriations for the transportation of the United States mail, by ocean steamships and otherwise, during the fiscal years ending the 30th of June, 1855 and the 30th of June, 1856. Vetoed March 3, 1855. The veto message was laid before the House. (March 3, 1855, H. Jour., pp. 541-543; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 251-254). The House sustained the veto on March 3, 1855 by a vote of 79 yeas to 99 nays. (March 3, 1855, H. Jour., pp. 546, 547). Veto sustained. Thirty-fourth Congress, First Session 41 S. 1. Making an appropriation for deepening the channel over the St. Clair Flats, in the State of Michigan. Vetoed May 19, 1856. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (May 19, 1856, S. Jour., pp. 341, 342; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 255, 256. The Senate overrode the veto on July 7, 1856 by a vote of 28 yeas to 8 nays. (July 7, 1856, S. Jour., p. 420). The House overrode the veto on July 8, 1856 by a vote of 139 yeas to 55 nays. (July 8, 1856, H. Jour., pp. 1176, 1177). Veto overridden (11 Stat. 25). 42 S. 2. Making an appropriation for deepening the channel over the flats of the St. Mary's River, in the State of Michigan. Vetoed May 22, 1856. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (May 22, 1856, S. Jour., pp. 351, 352; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 256, 257). The Senate overrode the veto on July 7, 1856 by a vote of 28 yeas to 10 nays. (July 7, 1856, S. Jour., p. 419). 43 The House overrode the veto on July 8, 1856 by a vote of 136 yeas to 54 nays. (July 8, 1856, H. Jour., pp. 1177, 1178). Veto overridden (11 Stat. 25). S. 14. To remove obstructions to navigation in the mouth of the Mississippi river, at the Southwest Pass and Pass a l'Outre. Vetoed May 19, 1856. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (May 19, 1856, S. Jour., p. 340; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 254, 255). The Senate overrode the veto on July 7, 1856 by a vote of 31 yeas to 12 nays. (July 7, 1856, S. Jour., p. 418). The House overrode the veto on July 8, 1856 by a vote of 143 yeas to 55 nays. (July 8, 1856, H. Jour., pp. 1174, 1175). Veto overridden (11 Stat. 24). 44 S. 53. For the improvement of the navigation of the Patapsco river, and to render the port of Baltimore accessible to the war steamers of the United States. Vetoed August 14, 1856. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (August 14, 1856, S. Jour., p. 608; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 257-258). The Senate overrode the veto on August 16, 1856, by a vote of 31 yeas to 14 nays. (August 16, 1856, S. Jour., pp. 621, 622). The House overrode the veto on August 16, 1856, by a vote of 127 yeas to 47 nays. (August 16, 1856, H. Jour., p. 1499). Veto overridden (11 Stat. 44). 45 H.R. 12. For continuing the improvement of the Des Moines Vetoed August 11, 1856. The veto message was laid The House overrode the veto on August 11, 1856 by a vote of 130 yeas to 54 nays. (August 11, 1856, H. Jour., pp. 1420, 1421). The Senate overrode the veto on August 16, 1856 by a vote of 30 yeas to 14 nays. (August 16, 1856, S. Jour., pp. 620, 621). Veto overridden (11 Stat. 51). JAMES BUCHANAN 46 President Buchanan vetoed seven bills, of which four were regular vetoes and three were pocket vetoes. None was overridden. Thirty-fifth Congress, First Session Pocket Veto H.J. Res. 37. In regard to the carrying of the United States mails Thirty-fifth Congress, Second Session 47 H.R. 2. 48 Donating public lands to the several States and Territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts. Vetoed February 24, 1859. The veto message was laid before the House (February 24, 1859, H. Jour., pp. 501-508; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 259-266). The House sustained the veto on February 26, 1859 by a vote of 105 yeas to 96 nays. (February 26, 1859, H. Jour., pp. 508, 509). Veto sustained. Pocket Vetoes S. 321. Making an appropriation for deepening the channel over the St. Clair flats, in the State of Michigan. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 35th Congress adjourned sine die on March 10, 1859. A presidential message was received by the 1st session 49 50 51 52 of the 36th Congress on February 2, 1860. (February 2, 1860, S. Jour., pp. 114-121; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 11, 12; S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 266-274). S.J. Res. 87. In relation to removal of obstructions to navigation in the mouth of the Mississippi River. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the Thirty-sixth Congress, First Session S. 29. For the relief of Arthur Edwards and his associates. Vetoed April 17, 1860. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (April 17, 1860, S. Jour., pp. 406, 407; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 279-281). The Senate sustained the veto on June 7, 1860 by a vote of 22 yeas to 30 nays. (June 7, 1860, S. Jour., pp. 580, 581). Veto sustained. S. 416. To secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain. Vetoed June 22, 1860. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (June 22, 1860, S. Jour., pp. 747-753; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 281-287). The Senate sustained the veto on June 23, 1860 by a vote of 28 yeas to 18 nays. (June 23, 1860, S. Jour., p. 757). Veto sustained. Thirty-sixth Congress, Second Session H.R.915 For the relief of Hockaday and Leggit. Vetoed January 25, 1861. The veto message was laid before the House. (January 25, 1861, H. Jour., p. 227; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 287, 288). The House sustained the veto on January 26, 1861 by a vote of 81 yeas to 67 nays. (January 26, 1861, H. Jour., pp. 228, 229). Veto sustained. ABRAHAM LINCOLN 53 President Lincoln vetoed seven bills, of which two were regular vetoes and five were pocket vetoes. None was overridden. There were no vetoes in the first session of the Thirty-seventh Congress, Second Session S. 193. To repeal that part of an act of Congress which prohibits the circulation of bank notes of a less denomination than five dollars within the District of Columbia. Vetoed June 23, 1862. The veto message was laid before the Senate. (June 23, 1862, S. Jour., pp. 705, 706). Veto unchallenged. 54 S. 343. To provide for additional medical officers of the Vetoed July 2, 1862. The veto message was laid be- Veto sustained. Thirty-seventh Congress, Third Session Pocket Veto 55 S. 424. To amend an act entitled, "An act to establish and equalize the grades of line officers of the U.S. Navy." Pocket veto occurred after the 3rd session of the 37th Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1863. The bill was presented to the President on March 3, 1863. (March 3, 1863, S. Jour., p. 439). |