29th United States Congress - Major Legislation

Major Legislation

  • May 13, 1846: Mexican-American War declared, ch. 16, 9 Stat. 9
  • July 9, 1846: District of Columbia retrocession, ch. 35, 9 Stat. 35
  • July 30, 1846: Walker tariff, ch. 74, 9 Stat. 42

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