Senate Bicentennial Session
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Senators commemorated the 200th Anniversary of the Constitution, and by extension the Senate. Members convened in the Old Senate Chamber bef… read more
Senators commemorated the 200th Anniversary of the Constitution, and by extension the Senate. Members convened in the Old Senate Chamber before moving to the current Chamber. The Congressional Record from the first session and personal writings of early statesmen were read. Members spoke about the milestones of the Senate.
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