Subjects – Banks, Nathaniel
The Opening of the 34th Congress
December 03, 1855
On this date, Representatives badly divided over the slavery issue convened in the Old House Chamber (present-day Statuary Hall) to commence the 34th Congress (1855–1857).
The longest and most contentious Speaker election in its history
February 02, 1856
At the conclusion of the longest and most contentious Speaker election in its history, the House elected Representative Nathaniel Banks of Massachusetts as its presiding officer for the 34th Congress (1855–1857).
Representative Lovell H. Rousseau assaults Representative Josiah B. Grinnell
June 14, 1866
On this date, Representative Lovell H. Rousseau of Kentucky assaulted Josiah B. Grinnell of Iowa in the East Front House portico.
Granting House Floor privileges to a 108-year-old Revolutionary War veteran
February 10, 1870
The House of Representatives accorded a rare honor to Revolutionary War veteran, John Kitts, granting him House Floor privileges for the day
Bay State Day in the House of Representatives
January 19, 1888
The State of Massachusetts presented, with much fanfare, portraits of four former Speakers of the House, transforming the House Chamber into a veritable picture gallery.