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Congress comes back to Philly for special session at Independence Hall

Jeffries urged members to remember that Congress serves the public and should remain independent of the executive branch.

Congress comes back to Philly for special session at Independence Hall
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Jul 2, 2026
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Congress held a special session at Independence Hall on July 2 to mark the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress’s independence resolution. Organized by Rep. Brendan Boyle, the bipartisan gathering included remarks on Congress’s role and the country’s unfinished work toward equality.

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House Minority Leader who spoke at the session

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Organizer of the special congressional session

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Glenn Thompson
R · PA-15

Pennsylvania representative who called the session to order

New Jersey representative who spoke about equality and the country’s history

Pennsylvania representative who delivered invocation remarks

Andy Kim
D · NJ · SEN

New Jersey senator who attended the session

Randy Fine
R · FL-6

Florida representative who attended the session

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is described as removing some references to George Washington’s slaveholding

Former president who appointed Rosie Rios to the commission

Alabama representative who attended the session

New Jersey representative who attended the session

ALSO MENTIONED  Robert Menendez Jr., New Jersey representative listed among the attendees; Rosie Rios, Chair of the America250 Semiquincentennial Commission

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