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what was congress doing on that day in the modern era
The paradox of public opinion regarding Congress is that people generally disapprove of Congress as a whole, yet tend to re-elect their individual representatives. This demonstrates a disconnect between the perception of the institution and of individual lawmakers.
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In my opinion, no, but there are countering opinions.
The congress pursued peace
56 men went to the first continental congress not knowing what they were doing there.
Congress viewed the national road as a military necessity, but it did not take on any other road-building projects.
The State of the Union. Is an address from the president, usually intended on informing the public of what the leader is doing, such as his own opinion and how he would solve the problems at hand.
This is a question that's answer is soley based on opinion.
Resolutions
Resolutions
Howard K- Smith - 1962 Does Congress Represent Public Opinion 1-10 was released on: USA: 18 April 1962