Subjects – Ames, Fisher
The first Quorum of the House of Representatives
April 01, 1789
On this date, Congress achieved its first quorum.
The first inauguration at Federal Hall in New York City
April 30, 1789
On this date, George Washington was sworn in as President of the United States before a Joint Meeting of Congress at Federal Hall in New York City.
The House appropriated funds for Jay’s Treaty
April 30, 1796
The House appropriated funds for Jay’s Treaty with Great Britain by a 51 to 48 vote.