Otis, Samuel A., 1740-1814 First act of Congress. Act to regulate certain oaths, to support Constitution
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04856 Author/Creator: Otis, Samuel A., 1740-1814 Place Written: New York Type: Document signed Date: 1789/06/01 Pagination: 2 p. 37.8 x 23.2 cm Order a Copy
Printed act of Congress setting the form of oath: "I, A.B. do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution of the United States." Certified and Co-signed by Samuel A. Otis as Secretary of the Senate and John Beckley as Clerk of the House.
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