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What significant acts did Chester A. Arthur veto? Chester A. Arthur
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What significant acts did Chester A. Arthur veto?

Chester A. Arthur vetoed the first version of the Chinese Exclusion Act, believing its 20-year ban was too harsh and violated a treaty with China. He later signed a modified version with a 10-year ban, which Congress passed in 1882.