“Have You Gentlemen Any Idea When You’re To Get Off?”

This cartoon concerns when Congress planned to adjourn. The second session of the 62nd Congress began on December 4, 1911, and as the 1912 election neared, there was no end in sight. This cartoon has Uncle Sam dressed as a train conductor asking the House and Senate when they will adjourn so members can return home to campaign. Congress remained in session for another month after this cartoon was published.