Episode 2 of 3
Congressional Agreement for Referendum
- When
- July 9, 1846
- Where
- Congress
Congress agreed to hold a referendum in Alexandria County on retrocession in July 1846, following Virginia's legislative acceptance.
On July 9, 1846, Congress agreed to hold a referendum in Alexandria County regarding retrocession. This followed the Virginia General Assembly's unanimous act in February 1846 accepting retrocession if Congress approved, marking a key step in the legislative process.
Sources
- Alexandria, Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- District of Columbia retrocession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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