Congress Timeline By TaylorMetge Period: Oct 13, 1790 to Oct 13, 2011 Congress Oct 13, 1800 President John Adams Oct 13, 1820 First great crisis, Missouri was named the "slave" state. Maine was the "free" state Oct 13, 1850 Next crisis Oct 13, 1851 Gold was found. Jan 13, 1861 Jeff Davis rose to speak Apr 12, 1861 Civil War came Oct 13, 1865 Slavery was abolished Oct 13, 1868 Congress voted to impeach the President Oct 13, 1876 Presidential debate Oct 13, 1917 Wilson went to ask for a delaration against Germany Oct 13, 1950 Congress and Countries were conservative Oct 13, 1953 McCarthy hearing Oct 13, 1957 Labor Management hearing Oct 13, 1973 Watergate hearing