112th Congress, 2nd Session
July 24, 1888
The House of Representatives approved a resolution to add legislative signal bells to the House wing of the Capitol to keep Members informed of House Floor proceedings.
December 21, 1888
Connecticut Representative Jonathan Trumbull’s Speaker portrait was unveiled at the Capitol.
August 16, 1941
Speaker Sam Rayburn’s portrait by British artist Douglas Chandor was received by the House of Representatives.
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