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James Madison’s Last Day in Office: Veto of the “Bonus Bill”

by Dave Benner | Mar 3, 2023 | Federal Programs, History, James Madison

As his last official act as President, James Madison vetoed a bill that would provide federal funding for building roads and canals throughout the United States. Today in history – on March 3, 1817 – President James Madison vetoed the Bonus Bill of 1817 –...

Today in History: President John Tyler Vetoes a National Bank Bill Sparking Violent Protests

by Mike Maharrey | Aug 16, 2022 | Federal Reserve, History

On this date in history, August 16, 1841, President John Tyler vetoed a bill to charter a new national bank to replace the Second Bank of the United States. Tyler’s veto led to demonstrations that still rank as the most violent protest on White House grounds in...

Today in History: James Madison Vetoes “Bonus Bill” as Unconstitutional

by Dave Benner | Mar 3, 2020 | History, James Madison

Today in 1817, on the last day of his administration, President James Madison vetoed the Bonus Bill of 1817 – a plan that called for the federal construction of various roads, bridges, and canals throughout the country. In a letter to Congress, the president explained...

What Would Madison Do?

by Tenth Amendment | Nov 8, 2009 | Featured, Founding Fathers

by Michael Cummins In one of his final acts as president, James Madison did something almost unthinkable by modern standards: he vetoed a bill solely on Constitutional grounds. President Madison agreed that it made sense to use federal funds for the construction or...

Line-Item Veto: An unconstitutional abrogation

by Tenth Amendment | Jan 23, 2007 | Enumerated Powers

The Associated Press Reports: The Senate is moving toward its first vote in more than a decade on the line-item veto, and it’s remarkable how much has changed â€“ particularly the positions of many of the major players. At issue is a watered-down GOP measure...

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James Madison’s Last Day in Office: Veto of the “Bonus Bill”

Today in History: President John Tyler Vetoes a National Bank Bill Sparking Violent Protests

Today in History: James Madison Vetoes “Bonus Bill” as Unconstitutional

What Would Madison Do?

Line-Item Veto: An unconstitutional abrogation

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