56th United States Congress - Major Legislation

Major Legislation

  • March 14, 1900: Gold Standard Act, Sess. 1, ch. 41, 31 Stat. 45
  • April 2, 1900: Foraker Act, Sess. 1, ch. 191, 31 Stat. 77 (Puerto Rico Civil Code)

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