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

649 S. 712 (Fifty-first Congress, Second Session — Harrison)

For the relief of the Stockbridge Tribe of Indians, in the State of Wisconsin.

Pocket veto occurred after the 2nd session of the 51st Congress had adjourned sine die on March 3, 1891. The bill was presented to the President on February 23, 1891 (February 23, 1891, S. Jour., p. 169; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2nd sess., p. 33).

Presidential Vetoes, 1789-1988. (1992). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 143.

Journal of the Senate of the United States. (1891). 51st Congress, 2nd session, p. 169 (Serial Set 2817). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

Report on pocket veto. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a memorandum prepared in the Office of the Attorney General regarding bills presented to the President less than 10 days before the adjournment of Congress and not signed by him. (1928). House of Representatives. 70th Congress, 2nd session. House Document No. 493, p. 33 (Serial Set 9035). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

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