'Bonus Army' presents petition to Congress calling for cash bonuses

The transcript discusses a petition with 240,030 signatures from all states, including 281,162 servicemen ballots. If Congress passes the president's bonus legislation, payments exceeding $2 billion will be made over a year.

What is the total number of signatures mentioned in the text?

How many ballots are specifically from servicemen?

What legislative body needs to pass the president bonus legislation?

What is the potential financial impact if the legislation is passed?

What time period is referenced for the payments mentioned in the text?