2nd United States Congress
Legislative term from 1791–1793 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Second Continental Congress.
The 2nd United States Congress, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, met at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from March 4, 1791, to March 4, 1793, during the third and fourth years of George Washington's presidency. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the provisions of Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. Additional House seats were assigned to the two new states of Vermont and Kentucky. Both chambers had a Pro-Administration majority.
Quick Facts March 4, 1791 – March 3, 1793, Members ...
2nd United States Congress | |
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1st ← → 3rd | |
March 4, 1791 – March 3, 1793 | |
Members | 26–30 senators 65-69 representatives |
Senate majority | Pro-Administration |
Senate President | John Adams (P) |
House majority | Pro-Administration |
House Speaker | Jonathan Trumbull Jr. (P) |
Sessions | |
Special: March 4, 1791 – March 4, 1791 1st: October 24, 1791 – May 8, 1792 2nd: November 5, 1792 – March 2, 1793 |
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