4th Congress of the Philippines
The 4th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: Ikaapat na Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 27, 1958, until December 13, 1961, during the second term of President Carlos P. Garcia.
Sessions
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First Regular Session: January 27 – May 22, 1958
- First Special Session: May 26 – June 7, 1958
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Second Regular Session: January 26 – May 21, 1959
- Second Special Session: June 1 – July 4, 1959
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Third Regular Session: January 25 – May 19, 1960
- Third Special Session: June 14 – July 18, 1960
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Fourth Regular Session: January 23 – May 18, 1961
- Informal Meeting: July 15, 1961
- Joint Session: December 12–13, 1961
Legislation
The Fourth Congress passed a total of 1,401 laws. (Republic Act Nos. 2050 – 3450)
Major Legislation
Leadership
Composition of the Senate during the 4th Congress' 1st and 2nd (left), and 3rd & 4th (right) sessions.
Senate
- President of the Senate:
- Senate President Pro-Tempore:
- Majority Floor Leader:
- Minority Floor Leader:
- Ferdinand E. Marcos (LP)
- Ambrosio Padilla (LP)
House of Representatives
- Speaker:
- Speaker Pro-Tempore:
- Constancio E. Castañeda (NP, 2nd District Tarlac)
- Majority Floor Leader:
- Jose M. Aldeguer (NP, 5th District Iloilo)
- Minority Floor Leader:
Members
Senate
The following are the terms of the senators of this Congress, according to the date of election:
- For senators elected on November 10, 1953: December 30, 1953 – December 30, 1959
- For senators elected on November 8, 1955: December 30, 1955 – December 30, 1961
- For senators elected on November 12, 1957: December 30, 1957 – December 30, 1963
- For senators elected on November 10, 1959: December 30, 1959 – December 30, 1965
House of Representatives
