1854 H.R. 2199 (Eightieth Congress, First Session — Truman)
Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to issue a patent in fee to Henry Big Day and heirs of Catherine Shield Chief, deceased, to certain lands of the Crow Indian Reservation.
Vetoed May 17, 1947. The veto message was laid before the House, referred to the Committee on Public Lands, and printed as H.R. Doc. No. 262 (93 Cong. Rec. 5489-5490, and 5537).
Veto unchallenged.
Presidential Vetoes, 1789-1988. (1992). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 378.
Patent in fee to Henry Big Day and other heirs of Catherine Shield Chief, deceased, to certain land on Crow Indian Reservation. Message from the President of the United States returning without his approval the Bill (H.R. 2199) authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to issue a patent in fee to Henry Big Day and heirs of Catherine Shield Chief, deceased, to certain lands of the Crow Indian Reservation. (1947). House of Representatives. 80th Congress, 1st session. House Document No. 262 (Serial Set 11154). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.
Congressional Record 93, 5489-5490 (1947).
Congressional Record 93, 5537 (1947).
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