In 1874 , Congress debated the inflationary policy to stimulate the economy .
In 1874 , Congress passed the Inflation Bill of 1874 that would release an additional $18 million in greenbacks up to the original $400,000,000 amount .
In 1874 , Congress debated the inflationary policy to stimulate the economy and passed the Inflation Bill of 1874 that would release an additional $18 million in greenbacks up to the original $400,000,000 amount .