Fifteen Passenger Bill
Past Event
Wednesday, January 01, 1879
Although vetoed by President Rutherford B. Hayes, this bill limited any ship landing in a United States port to having no more than fifteen passengers of Chinese origin.
Wednesday, January 01, 1879
Although vetoed by President Rutherford B. Hayes, this bill limited any ship landing in a United States port to having no more than fifteen passengers of Chinese origin.