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Proposed Joint Session of Congress in Philadelphia for 250th Anniversary

Original title: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 35--PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE CONGRESS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ON THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026, IN HONOR OF THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL OF THE DECLARATION OF...

June 24, 2026

Congress Philadelphia Semiquincentennial Declaration of Independence Joint Session

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this resolution would authorize Congress to convene outside of Washington, D.C., at the Independence National Historical Park to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Congress

The resolution would require both houses of Congress to assemble in Philadelphia rather than their usual chambers in Washington, D.C.

Philadelphia residents

The city would host a joint session of Congress at the Independence National Historical Park.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Background

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Summary

Senate 35 proposes that Congress hold a in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 2026. This meeting would commemorate the 250th anniversary () of the Declaration of Independence.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Congress considering meeting in Philadelphia?

The resolution aims to honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Has Congress ever met outside of Washington, D.C. before?

Yes, Congress met in Philadelphia in 1987 to honor the bicentennial of the Constitution and in New York City in 2002 to commemorate the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001.

Why It Matters

If passed, this resolution would authorize Congress to convene outside of Washington, D.C., at the Independence National Historical Park to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.

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Historical Precedent for Off-Site Sessions

The document highlights that Congress has only met outside D.C. twice in over 200 years, establishing a high threshold for such events.

Congress

Connected Entities

personMr. Kim“Senator who submitted the resolution”Map →

locationIndependence National Historical Park“Specific venue for the proposed session”Map →

personMr. McCormick“Senator who co-sponsored the resolution”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record”Map →

locationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania“Proposed site for the joint session”Map →

Sources

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