4 März 1828 Jahr - U.S. Congress meets for the first time at Federal Hall in New York City.

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cause: US constitution
effect : On March 4, 1789, the House of Representatives met for the first time at Federal Hall in New York City, under the leadership of Speaker Frederick Muhlenberg (PA). The first Congress didn’t get off to the best start either–due to lack of quorum, it disbanded for the day without conducting any business. Members faced transportation woes making the trek to New York, and the House did not achieve its minimum quorum until April 1. Once the first session actually started, Congressmen went to work setting the foundation for the United States. First, Congress certified the election results of 1788, allowing President George Washington to be sworn in at the end of April 1789.

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