Fifth United States Congress

Dates of Sessions

1797-1799

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• The first session of this Congress took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 15, 1797 to July 10, 1797.
• The second session took place in Philadelphia from November 13, 1797 to July 16, 1798.
• The third session took place in Philadelphia from December 3, 1798 to March 3, 1799.

In addition, the Senate was twice called into special session by President John Adams:

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• On March 4, 1797, for one day.
• From July 17, 1798 to July 19, 1798.