6th United States Congress - Major Legislation

Major Legislation

  • February 13, 1801 — Judiciary Act of 1801, Sess. 2, ch. 4, 2 Stat. 89
  • February 27, 1801 — District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801, Sess.2, ch. 15, 2 Stat. 103

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