I forbid: Presidential vetoes and America Indian affairs, 1789-2000

139 H.R. 1331 (Forty-third Congress, First Session — Grant)

For the relief of Joab Spencer and James R. Mead, for supplies furnished the Kansas tribe of Indians.

Vetoed May 12, 1874. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 249 (2 Cong. Rec. 3826; see also S. Misc. Doc. No. 53, 49th Cong., 2nd sess., p. 389).

Veto unchallenged.

Presidential Vetoes, 1789-1988. (1992). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 48.

Joab Spencer and James R. Mead. Message from the President of the United States, returning without his approval the Bill (H.R. 1331) for the relief of Joab Spencer and James R. Mead for supplies furnished the Kansas tribe of Indians. (1874). House of Representatives. 43rd Congress, 1st session. House Executive Document No. 249 (Serial Set 1614). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

Congressional Record 2, 3826 (1874).

Veto messages of the Presidents of the United States, with the action of Congress thereon. (1886). Senate. 49th Congress, 2nd session. Senate Miscellaneous Document No. 53, p. 389 (Serial Set 2451). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

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