| 1818: | Congress authorized use of "land and naval forces of the United States to compel any foreign ship to depart United States in all cases in which, by the laws of nations or the treaties of the United States, they ought not to remain within the United States." This was the basis of neutrality enforcement. |
| 1832: | All commissions of naval officers in Revenue Cutter Service revoked. Vacancies filled by promotion for first time. |