Last Day in Office: James Madison Vetoes Infrastructure Spending Bill
On the last day of his administration, on March 3, 1817, President James Madison vetoed the Bonus Bill of 1817 – a plan that called for the federal construction of various roads, bridges, and canals throughout the country. In a letter to Congress, the president...
Today in History: James Madison’s Veto of Infrastructure Spending in the Bonus Bill of 1817
On Mar. 1817, President James Madison vetoed the Bonus Bill of 1817 – a plan that called for the federal construction of various roads, bridges, and canals throughout the country. In a letter to Congress, the president explained his rationale. Out of all historical...