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Michigan Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg introduced Senate Joint Resolution 166 on October 19, 1942. This resolution would have amended the Constitution of the United...
Petition from the National Business Men’s League
The United States acquired the Philippines as a result of the 1899 peace treaty with Spain ending the Spanish-American War. Favoring free trade, this American...
Planning for the oath
In this 1809 letter to the Senate, President James Madison announces he will take the oath of office in the Chamber of the House of Representatives. Madison was the...
Resolution of impeachment
The President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States can be removed from office by the impeachment process if convicted of crimes. This document...
Senate acceptance of Rush Holt
Rush Holt was elected to the Senate in November 1934 at age 29 but did not take office until June 1935. The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections, which...
Senator Sam Houston of Texas, 29th Congress
Sam Houston grew up in Tennessee and served in the U.S. Congress as a Representative. He eventually became Governor of Tennessee. Houston later moved to Texas and...
S.J. Res. 17
Senate Joint Resolution 17, submitted to the states on December 18, 1917, proposed amending the Constitution to prohibit the “manufacture, sale, or transportation...