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

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