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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

A Bill Authorizing the remission of duties on Railroad Engines and Cars, under certain circumstances.

Key claim: This 1835 Senate bill would have let importers skip paying customs duties on railroad locomotives and cars under specified circumstances.

Abstract

(S36 · 23th Congress) Latest action (1835-01-12): Introduced on leave, by Mr. Tyler, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance. Reported with the following amendment, viz: strike out the words [‘‘passage of this bill’’] within brackets, and insert, first of January, 1835, printed in Italics.

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This 1835 Senate bill would have let importers skip paying customs duties on railroad locomotives and cars under specified circumstances.

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A Bill Authorizing the remission of duties on Railroad Engines and Cars, under certain circumstances.
Stage: introduced · congress · 12-jan-1835

This 1835 Senate bill would have let importers skip paying customs duties on railroad locomotives and cars under specified circumstances.

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