43rd United States Congress - Major Legislation

Major Legislation

  • June 23, 1874: Poland Act, 18 Stat. 253
  • January 14, 1875: Specie Payment Resumption Act ch. 15, 18 Stat. 296
  • March 1, 1875: Civil Rights Act of 1875, 18 Stat. 335
  • March 3, 1875: Tariff of 1875
  • March 3, 1875: Page Act of 1875, 18 Stat. 477

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