Arguing on behalf of the United States, US Attorney General William D. Mitchell argued that the pocket veto was a long-established practice that had been used to decide many important cases. The case was argued on March 11, 1929 and was decided on May 27.
The US Attorney General, William D. Mitchell, spoke in favor of the United States, claiming that the pocket veto was a long-standing practice employed to settle numerous crucial cases. The case was heard on March 11, 1929, and resolved on May 27.