may 19, 1856 - Vetoes two bills. One appropriating funds to improve navigation on the Mississippi, and the second appropriating funds to deepen a river channel in Michigan. Argues that the Constitution does not give the General Government authority to carry out “internal improvements.” Both vetoes are overridden on 07/08/1856
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