Major Legislation
- May 6, 1882: Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
- August 2, 1882: River and Harbors Act of 1882
- January 16, 1883: Pendleton Civil Service Act
- March 3, 1883: Tariff of 1883 (Mongrel Tariff)
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