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1875. (March 3, 1875, S. Jour., p. 444; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21).

S. 935.

To provide for writs of error in certain criminal cases, for hearings therein, and in cases of habeas corpus. Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. The bill was presented to the President on March 1, 1875. (March 1, 1875, S. Jour., p. 371; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 22).

S. 951.

For the relief of John Montgomery and Thomas E.
Williams.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875.
The bill was presented to the President on March 3,
1875. (March 3, 1875, S. Jour., p. 444; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 22).

149 H.R. 3170.

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For the relief of John W. Marsh.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875.
The bill was presented to the President on March 3,
1875. (March 3, 1875, H. Jour., p. 673; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21).

H.R. 3341.

To equalize the bounties of soldiers who served in the
war for the Union.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875.
The bill was presented to the President on March 3,
1875. (March 3, 1875, H. Jour., p. 669; see also H.R.
Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 22).

H.R. 4669.

To provide for the selection of grand and petit jurors in the District of Columbia.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875. The bill was presented to the President on February 23, 1875. (February 23, 1875, H. Jour., p. 523; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21).

H.J. Res. 51.

In relation to civil service examinations.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2d session of the 43d
Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1875.
The bill was presented to the President on February

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23, 1875. (February 23, 1875, H. Jour., p. 523; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 21).

Forty-fourth Congress, First Session

Regular Vetoes

S. 165.

For the relief of Michael W. Brock, of Megis County Tennessee, late a private in Company D, Tenth Tennessee Volunteers.

Vetoed June 9, 1876. The veto message was laid beford the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. No. Doc. No. 73. (4 Cong. Rec. 3755; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 395, 396).

Veto unchallenged.

S. 172.

Fixing the salary of the President of the United
States.

Vetoed April 18, 1876. The veto message was laid be-
fore the Senate, referred to the Committee on Civil
Service and Retrenchment, and printed as S. Ex. Doc.
No. 49. (4 Cong. Rec. 2576; see also S. Misc. Doc.
No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 394).

Veto unchallenged.

S. 489.

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

Vetoed March 31, 1876. The veto message was laid
before the Senate, referred to the Committee on
Claims, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 44. (4 Cong.
Rec. 2180; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th
Cong., 2d sess., p. 393).

The Senate overrode the veto on May 20, 1876 by a
vote of 46 yeas to 0 nays. (4 Cong. Rec. 3229).
The House overrode the veto on May 26, 1876 by a
vote of 181 yeas to 14 nays. (4 Cong. Rec. 3347).
Veto overridden (19 Stat. 435).

S. 561.

For the relief of Major Junius T. Turner.

Vetoed August 15, 1876. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 93. (4) Cong. Rec. 5665; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 404). At the next session of Congress, the President withdrew his objections to the bill. No action was taken by Congress.

Veto unchallenged.

157 S. 692.

To amend chapter 166 of the laws of the second session of the Forty-third Congress.

Vetoed June 30, 1876. The veto message was laid be-
ford the Senate. (4 Cong. Rec. 4339).
Veto unchallenged.

158 S. 779.

To provide for the sale of a portion of the reservation
of the confederated Otoe and Missouria and the Sac
and Foxes of the Missouri tribes of Indians in the
States of Kansas and Nebraska.

Vetoed August 15, 1876. The veto message was laid
before the Senate. (4 Cong. Rec. 5664; see also S.
Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 403).
The Senate overrode the veto on August 15, 1876 by
a vote of 36 yeas to 0 nays. (4 Cong. Rec. 5665).
The House overrode the veto on August 15, 1876
by a vote of 120 yeas to 18 nays. (4 Cong. Rec.
5696).

Veto overridden (19 Stat. 208).

Note-The President asked that this bill be returned for his approval that same day. The request was denied.

159 H.R. 11.

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To provide a pension to Eliza Jane Blumer.

Vetoed July 13, 1876. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 183. (4 Cong. Rec. 4564; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 397, 398).

Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 36.

To restore the name of Capt. Edward S. Meyer to the active list of the Army.

Vetoed August 14, 1876. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 194. (4 Cong. Rec. 5683; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 400, 401).

Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 83.

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

Vetoed March 27, 1876. The veto message was laid
before the House, referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No.
149. (4 Cong. Rec. 1996; see also S. Misc. Doc. No.
53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 392).

Veto unchallenged.

162 H.R. 1337.

To provide for the relief of Nelson Tiffany.

Vetoed July 11, 1876. The veto message was laid
before the House, referred to the Committee on Mili-
tary Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 182.
(4 Cong. Rec. 4520; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53,
49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 396, 397).

The House overrode the veto on July 28, 1876 by a
vote of 177 yeas to 1 nay. (4 Cong. Rec. 4940).
The Senate overrode the veto on July 31, 1876 by a
vote of 40 yeas to 0 nays. (4 Cong. Rec. 5011).
Veto overridden (19 Stat. 472).

163 H.R. 1561.

Transferring the custody of certain Indian trust funds from the Secretary of Interior to the Treasurer of the United States.

Vetoed February 3, 1876. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 118. (4 Cong. Rec. 881; see also S. Misc. Doc. No 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 391).

Veto unchallenged.

164 H.R. 1922.

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Providing for the recording of deeds, mortgages, and other conveyances affecting real estate in the District of Columbia.

Vetoed May 26, 1876. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Judiciary, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 165. (4 Cong. Rec. 3347; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 395).

Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 2684.

To amend section 3496, 3951, and 3954 of the Re-
vised Statutes.

Vetoed July 20, 1876. The veto message was laid be-
fore the House, referred to the Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc.
No. 186. (4 Cong. Rec. 4774; see also S. Misc. Doc.
No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 398, 399).
Veto unchallenged.

166 H.R. 4085.

To repeal part of section 5 of an act entitled, "An act authorizing the repavement of Pennsylvania Avenue." Vetoed August 15, 1876. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on District of Columbia, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 193. (4 Cong. Rec. 5684).

Veto unchallenged.

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To remove the political disabilities of Reuben Davis,
of Mississippi.

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 44th
Congress had adjourned sine die on August 15, 1876.
The bill was presented to the President on August 12,
1876. (August 14, 1876, S. Jour., p. 864; see also
H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2d sess., p. 22).

Forty-fourth Congress, Second Session
Regular Vetoes

S. 685.

To place the name of Daniel H. Kelly upon the
muster-roll of Company F, Second Tennessee Infantry.
Vetoed January 26, 1877. The veto message was laid
before the Senate and referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs. (5 Cong. Rec. 1052; see also S. Misc.
Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 408).
Veto unchallenged.

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To provide for the relief of Edward A. Leland.

Vetoed February 28, 1877. The veto message was laid before the Senate and referred to the Committee on Patents. (5 Cong. Rec. 2069; see also March 2, 1877, S. Jour., pp. 366-368).

Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 2041.

To amend section 2291 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States, in relation to proof required in home-
stead entries.

Vetoed January 15, 1877. The veto message was laid
before the House and referred to the Committee on
Public Lands. (5 Cong. Rec. 707; see also S. Misc.
Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., p. 405).

Veto unchallenged.

H.R. 3156.

To perfect the revision of the Statutes of the United
States.

Vetoed February 14, 1877. The veto message was laid
before the House. (5 Cong. Rec. 1613; see also S.
Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2d sess., pp. 409,
410).

The House sustained the veto on February 15, 1877 by a vote of 1 yea to 211 nays. (5 Cong. Rec. 1614). Veto sustained.

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