U.S. House of Representatives
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- Jul 3, 1876The Great Congressional Shutdown of 1876A historic clash between the House and Senate left federal workers across the country—and the crew of a local Revenue Cutter—stranded without pay.Seattle, WA
- Apr 26, 1882The Shadow Over Seattle's Early GrowthA vitriolic 1881 congressional speech from Thomas H. Brents reveals the dark, exclusionary labor politics that defined the foundations of the Pacific Northwest.Seattle, WA
- Mar 6, 1885The Waterfront Tug-of-War: A Seattle Infrastructure BattleA heated debate on the floor of Congress reveals the growing pains of Seattle’s ports as the territory fights for federal status to manage its booming trade.Seattle Port, Seattle, WA
- Mar 10, 1886The Fight Over Unpaid Rail TaxesA new Congressional bill aims to force Pacific railroads to pay taxes on their vast land grants, closing a loophole that left farmers shouldering the civic burden.Seattle, WA
- Feb 28, 1892The Puyallup Land Dispute: A Forgotten Fight for City GrowthIn 1892, Representative John L. Wilson proposed liquidating the Puyallup Indian Reservation to spur the growth of Tacoma, highlighting the long-standing tension between tribal sovereignty and urban expansion.Puyallup Indian Reservation, Tacoma, WA