112th Congress, 2nd Session
September 11, 1990
On this date, President George H. W. Bush addressed a Joint Session of Congress to explain the U.S. response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait six weeks earlier.
September 11, 2001
After evacuating the Capitol earlier in the day, roughly 150 Members of Congress came together on the East Front steps of the Capitol to convey the resolve of the nation during a time of great tragedy.
September 12, 2001
The House of Representatives first responded to the challenges of the new post-September 11 world.
September 14, 1837
On this date, the House adopted a rule stipulating that no Member could wear a hat on the floor during a session of the House.
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