2nd Congress of the Philippines

The 2nd Congress of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from December 30, 1949, until December 8, 1953, during the second term of President Elpidio Quirino.

Sessions

First Special Session: December 30, 1949 – January 5, 1950
First Regular Session: January 23 – May 18, 1950
Second Special Session: August 1–25, 1950
Third Special Session: December 4, 1950 – January 6, 1951
Fourth Special Session: January 8–19, 1951
Second Regular Session: January 22 – May 17, 1951
Fifth Special Session: May 21–29, 1951
Third Regular Session: January 28 – May 22, 1952
Sixth Special Session: June 23 – July 15, 1952
Seventh Special Session: November 4–8, 1952
Fourth Regular Session: January 26, 1953 – May 21, 1953
Joint Session: December 8, 1953

Legislation

The Second Congress passed a total of 551 laws.

Leadership

Senate

President:
* Mariano Jesus Cuenco, until March 5, 1952
* Quintin Paredes, March 5 – April 17, 1952
* Camilo Osias, April 17–30, 1952
* Eulogio Rodriguez, April 30, 1952 – April 17, 1953
* Camilo Osias, April 17 – May 20. 1953
* Jose Zulueta, May 20 – November 30, 1953
* Eulogio Rodriguez, from November 30, 1953
President pro tempore:
* Quintin Paredes, until March 5, 1952
* Esteban Abada, March 5 – May 7, 1952
* Manuel Briones, May 7, 1952 – April 17, 1953
* Jose Zulueta, April 17–30, 1953
* Manuel Briones, from April 30, 1953
Majority Floor Leader: Tomas Cabili
Minority Floor Leader: Carlos P. Garcia

House of Representatives

Members

Senate

The following are the terms of the senators of this Congress, according to the date of election:

For senators elected on April 23, 1946: May 25, 1946 – December 30, 1951
For senators elected on November 11, 1947: December 30, 1947 – December 30, 1953
For senators elected on November 8, 1949: December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1955
For senators elected on November 13, 1951: December 30, 1951 – December 30, 1957