27th United States Congress - Major Legislation

Major Legislation

  • April 19, 1841: Bankruptcy Act of 1841, ch. 9, 5 Stat. 440
  • September 4, 1841: Preemption Act of 1841, ch. 16, 5 Stat. 453
  • August 4, 1842: Armed Occupation Act, 5 Stat. 502
  • August 30, 1842: Tariff of 1842 ("Black Tariff"), ch. 270, 5 Stat. 548

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