112th Congress, 2nd Session
March 16, 1955
The House passed House Concurrent Resolution No. 90, establishing the Capitol Meditation Room as a secluded area for Members of Congress to reflect.
November 04, 1958
On this date in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Thomas Alford became the second Representative in congressional history to be elected by a write-in vote.
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