Dates touching sessions
March 4, 1871 - March 3, 1873
- First session: March 4, 1871 – April 20, 1871
- Second session: December 4, 1871 - June 10, 1872
- Third session: December 2, 1872 - March 3, 1873 — any cripple draw back session
Previous congress: 41st Congress
Next congress: 43rd Congress
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