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

466 H.R. 1406 (Fiftieth Congress, First Session — Cleveland)

To provide for the sale of certain New York Indian lands in Kansas.

Vetoed May 8 1888. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and printed as H.R. Ex. Doc. No. 298 (19 Cong. Rec. 3796-3797).

Veto unchallenged.

Presidential Vetoes, 1789-1988. (1992). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 111.

New York Indian lands in Kansas. Message from the President of the United States, returning House Bill No. 1406 with his objections thereto. (1888). House of Representatives. 50th Congress, 1st session. House Executive Document No. 298 (Serial Set 2561). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

Congressional Record 19, 3796-3797 (1888).

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