United States Congress

The United States Congress was a branch of the United States of America government. Sanctioned by the United States Constitution, this body was responsible for the authorization of spending bills, among other things.

Davy Crockett was an ex-Congressman when he fought and died at the Battle of the Alamo. 

In 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt pressured Congress for the authorization of funds for aid to the British in its war with Adolf Hitler. 

In December 2000, Congress and the White House joined forces to seek budget deficit cuts. 

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Congrès des Etats-Unis