Sentence examples for congress convened from inspiring English sources

This congress convened to manage the war effort, and eventually declare independence from Great Britain.

When Congress convened in 2009, the average length of service in the House was 11 years.

When the 115th Congress convened, on January 3rd, Schumer became the Senate's Minority Leader.

In March, Congress convened hearings as part of its investigation into the ratings industry.

Congress convened the Tydings Committee hearings the following month to investigate the matter.

In 1826 a general American congress convened in Panama under Bolívar's auspices.

By the time the Second Continental Congress convened in 1775, Adams had gained the reputation as "the Atlas of independence".

Called by the Committees of Correspondence in response to the Intolerable Acts, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia.

Mr. Cunningham suggested in the fall of 1999 that Dr. Siegel demonstrate to the full House when the second session of the 106th Congress convened in 2000.

The First Congress convened March 4 , 1789 but it was nearly a month before either house had enough members on hand to conduct any business.

The First Continental Congress, convened in response to the Acts by the colonial Committees of Correspondence, met in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774.