A Resolution authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and historic occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and the United States Semiquincentennial.
This resolution authorizes the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to hold a special session on September 9, 2026, at Congress Hall in Philadelphia. The event is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the state's 1776 Constitution and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The bill does not change laws or policies but serves as a formal invitation for the legislature to gather for a ceremonial observance of these historical milestones.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
House Passage
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Last action Jul 23, 2026
Floor votes · House Jul 23, 2026
How they voted
200–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 201
Jul 23, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Jul 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jul 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Session Calendar
lower
Jul 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jul 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Originated in Committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Matt Bradford
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
Co
Jesse Topper
RRepublican
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