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Rumors! Tall Tales About Senate Art
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Millions of people come to the Senate each year to learn about the institution through its art and historical collections. However, sometimes misinformation obscures the true story of the Senate. "Rumors!" is a sampling of the more unusual stories that have been heard.
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October 24, 1796

Maryland Senator Richard Potts resigned after serving less than four years of his term. His decision was not uncommon in the Senate of the eighteenth century, where many members quickly tired of the arduous travel and chose to return to the more exciting political environment of their home states.

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Friday, Oct 29, 2010

11:30 a.m.: Convene for a pro forma session.


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Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010

The Senate convened at 12:00 p.m. for a pro forma session.


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Explore the Senate's Decorative Art Collection

The U.S. Capitol has many exceptional furnishings and unique objects that reflect its status as the seat of our national democracy. Yet its long history as a working office building and popular public attraction has also required the purchase of a wide range of everyday items. A new section of the Senate's Art site offers a glimpse of these varied historic pieces.


Decorative Art samples
Furniture Mirrors Timepieces Other

With over 1,000 items, the Senate’s Decorative Art Collection showcases some of the nation’s most important heirlooms, as well as many everyday objects that reflect the needs of the institution and its members over the past 200 years.


The Decorative Art Web site is divided into four main sections: Furniture; Mirrors; Timepieces; and "Other," which includes a wide array of objects—from gavels and snuffboxes, to tableware and walking sticks. The site will continue to expand as new items are selected from the collection.


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