Mar 24 2008
The House of Representatives may hold closed or secret sessions to discuss business confidentially. Since the War of 1812, the House has held six such session.
Secret House Sessions
| Date | Reason |
| 27 December 1825 | To receive message from the President regarding Indian tribes |
| 27 May 1830 | To receive message from the President regarding trade bill between US and Britain |
| 20 June 1979 | Discussion regarding Panama Canal Act of 1979 |
| 25 February 1980 | Discussion regarding Cuban and other Communist-block countries involvement in Nicaragua |
| 19 July 1983 | Discussion regarding U.S. support for paramilitary operations in Nicaragua |
| 14 March 2008 | Discussion regarding FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) and telecommunication firm immunity |
| Source: | 2004 Congressional Research Service report, pdf |
