The 27th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate...

Act of 1789) to the United States Constitution states that any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of Congress may take effect only...

This is a chronological, but still incomplete, list of United States federal legislation. Congress has enacted approximately 200–600 statutes during each...

This is a complete list of members of the United States Senate during the 27th United States Congress listed by seniority, from March 4, 1841, to March...

This is a list of the several United States Congresses, since their beginning in 1789, including their beginnings, endings, and the dates of their individual...

divisions of United States Congresses have played a central role on the organization and operations of both chambers of the United States Congress—the Senate...

This is a complete list of United States House of Representatives members during the 27th United States Congress listed by seniority. As a historical...

address was delivered by the 10th president of the United States John Tyler to the 27th United States Congress on December 5, 1843. In this address, President...

first session of the 27th United States Congress convened on May 31, 1841. Elections were held for all 242 seats, representing 26 states. In a Whig wave,...

a Whig to the 27th United States Congress in 1840, and served a single term before declining re-election. Following his term in Congress, Washington served...