This Day in History Entry #112

April 5th, 2011 by Wordsman

Alex H. said to give it a go
But George Washington had to say no
“The Apportionment Act?
Constituti’nally cracked!
It’s about time I used this veto!”

Event: George Washington vetoes the Apportionment Act, the first use of a presidential veto in the United States
Year: 1792
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apportionment_Act

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