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Fourth United States Congress term begins

The official term of the Fourth United States Congress began on March 4, 1795, marking the start of the new congressional term under the Constitution.

The commencement of a new Congress set the legislative agenda Washington would face during the final two years of his presidency, affecting treaty ratifications, appointments, and major policy disputes.

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