42nd United States Congress - Major Legislation

Major Legislation

  • April 20, 1871: Civil Rights Act of 1871
  • March 1, 1872: Yellowstone National Park founded
  • May 10, 1872: General Mining Act of 1872
  • May 23, 1872: Amnesty Act of 1872
  • June 1, 1872: Practice Conformity Act (precursor to the Rules Enabling Act), ch. 255, 17 Stat. 196
  • February 12, 1873: Coinage Act of 1873
  • March 3, 1873: Timber Culture Act
  • March 3, 1873: Comstock Act

Read more about this topic:  42nd United States Congress

Famous quotes containing the words major and/or legislation:

    “Uncle Ben’s brass bullet-mould
    And powder horn, and Major Bogan’s face
    Above the fire, in the half-light, plainly said
    There’s naught to kill but the animated dead;”
    —Allen Tate (1899–1979)

    “Being offended is the natural consequence of leaving one’s home. I do not like after- shave lotion, adults who roller-skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. I do not, however, go around enacting legislation and putting up signs.”
    —Fran Lebowitz (b. 1950)