Subjects – 14th Amendment
The veto of the Omnibus Southern States Admission Bill
June 25, 1868
On this date, President Andrew Johnson submitted to Congress his veto of the Omnibus Southern States Admission Bill (H.R. 1058).
The first woman to address a congressional committee
January 11, 1871
On this date, Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to address a congressional committee.
Suffragist Susan B. Anthony’s petition to the 43rd Congress
January 22, 1874
On this date, suffragist Susan B. Anthony’s petition to the 43rd Congress (1873–1875) regarding a fine she received for illegal voting was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.