sentences:  These disagreements led to inconsistent policies during the Republic era, as Lamar and Houston traded the presidency back and forth.Robert Potter, a Senator, and the one-time Secretary of the Navy, and Senator James Webb proposed a resolution that would allow bounty land to be granted to navy veterans on 4 November 1841.It was noted in 18 November 1841 edition of the "San Augustine Red-Lander" that this "Resolution will meet with much opposition in both Houses, and a warm discussion is expected."