112th Congress, 2nd Session
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December 12, 1832
The House of Representatives elected William Henry Hammett Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives.
December 12, 1900
On this date, Congress held a Joint Meeting to commemorate the centennial of Washington, DC, serving as the capital city.
December 12, 1908
On this date in 1908, the original House Office Building opened for occupation.
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