112th Congress, 2nd Session
January 08, 1844
The House of Representatives extended a rare honor to former First Lady Dolley Madison
March 28, 1888
On this date, the House of Representatives hosted a funeral to honor Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite.
October 07, 1918
On this date, the House public galleries were closed due to the severity of the Spanish influenza pandemic.
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