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June 27, 1789

Meeting in New York City’s Federal Hall in late June 1789, as Congress' first bills worked their way through the legislative pipeline, a committee of members from both houses held its first conference meeting, on a measure that imposed customs duties on imported goods. After three days of negotiations among its members and between the parent houses, this first conference committee resolved the differences and reached agreement on passage of the act.

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Monday, Jul 07, 2008

2:00 p.m.: Convene and begin a period of morning business.

3:00 p.m.: Resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3221, the Housing bill.


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Monday, Jun 30, 2008

The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. for a pro forma session. No record votes were taken.


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Historical Minutes

The United States Senate has inspired thousands of colorful stories. Since the first discussions at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 the “World’s Greatest Deliberative Body” has actively engaged storytellers.


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For more than 30 years, the Senate’s historian has prepared historical narratives to inform senators, staff, constituents, and others who are curious about the traditions, personalities, and legislative landmarks of the Senate. These stories reflect all areas of Senate activity. From the well-known and notorious, to the unusual and even whimsical, they are presented to enlighten, inspire, amuse, and inform. Read collectively, they provide clear impressions about the forces, events, and personalities that have shaped the Senate of the 21st century.

The Historical Minute Essays are divided into seven eras:

Other online features provided by the historical office are constitutional origins and intuitional developments of the Senate, highlights from the Senate’s photographic collection, and the Senate’s Oral History Project.


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