On the recordFebruary 25, 1931
When the bonus act was passed it was upon the explicit understanding of the Congress that the matter was closed and the Government would not be called upon to make subsequent enlargements.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWhen the bonus act was passed it was upon the explicit understanding of the Congress that the matter was closed and the Government would not be called upon to make subsequent enlargements.
Veto of the Emergency Adjusted Compensation Bill.
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