31st United States Congress - Major Legislation

Major Legislation

  • September 9, 1850: Compromise of 1850, sess. 1, chs. 48-51, 9 Stat. 446 - 9 Stat. 458
  • September 18, 1850: Fugitive Slave Act, sess. 1, ch. 60, 9 Stat. 462
  • September 29, 1850: Donation Land Claim Act, sess. 1, ch. 76, 9 Stat. 496

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