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778 H.J.Res. 201 (Fifty-fourth Congress, First Session — Cleveland)

Extending the time of payments due from settlers and purchasers of all ceded Indian reservations.

Pocket veto occurred after the 1st session of the 54th Congress had adjourned sine die on June 11, 1896. The resolution was presented to the President on June 6, 1896 (June 6, 1896, H. Jour., p. 606; see also H.R. Doc. No. 493, 70th Cong., 2nd sess., p. 36).

Presidential Vetoes, 1789-1988. (1992). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 167.

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. 36 (Serial Set 9035). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States. (1896). 54th Congress, 1st session, p. 606 (Serial Set 3367-A). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

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