No Senate tradition has been more steadfastly maintained than the annual reading of President George Washington’s 1796 Farewell Address. In this letter to “Friends and Citizens,” Washington warned that the forces of geographical sectionalism, political factionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation's domestic affairs ...

In September 1796, worn out by burdens of the presidency and attacks of political foes, George Washington announced his decision not to seek a third term. With the assistance of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, Washington composed in a “Farewell Address” his political testament to the nation.

On April 6, 1789, the Senate mustered its first quorum —five weeks late. The Senate's first order of business was to meet jointly with the House to count the electoral ballots that formally gave George Washington his presidential victory. Finally, there is September 17.

Unanimously elected President of the United States twice, George Washington played an essential part in shaping the role and function of the President of the United States.

The 1st United States Congress, comprising the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, met from March 4, 1789, to March 4, 1791, during the first two years of George Washington's presidency, first at Federal Hall in New York City and later at Congress Hall in …

Feb 22, 2016 · George Washington's "Farewell Address" is dated September 19, 1796, and was printed as a Senate Document in the 2nd session of the 106th Congress. Since 1893, the Senate has observed Washington’s birthday by selecting one of its members to read the Farewell Address. The assignment alternates between members of each political party.

Washington initially believed that the “advice and consent” provision of the Constitution required the president to seek the Senate’s guidance regarding treaties with foreign entities. He and his successors for the most part abandoned this practice.

Address of the Senate to George Washington, President of the United States. SIR: We, the Senate of the United States, return you our sincere thanks for your excellent speech delivered to both Houses of Congress, congratulate you on the complete organization of the Federal Government, and felicitate ourselves and our fellow-citizens on your ...

Feb 24, 2014 · WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of a time-honored Senate tradition, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today delivered President George Washington’s 1796 Farewell Address on the Senate floor. “Washington was the execution of the vision of the Constitution. When he took office, there was no United States.

May 4, 2002 · The committee reported on Monday, 11 Jan., and the following address was adopted in reply to GW’s speech: “We the Senate of the United States, return you our thanks for your speech delivered to both Houses of Congress.