On September 29, 1789, the First United States Congress adjourned its first session under the new Constitution. During this session, Congress had created key departments, passed the Judiciary Act, and proposed the Bill of Rights. These actions helped establish the basic structures of the federal government. The adjournment marked the end of an intense period of legislative activity that laid the foundation for future governance. It also allowed members to return home and explain the new system to their constituents.
