Session XXXXIV started with Speaker of the Congress Mr. Stanisław Małachowski, motivating the Representatives and Senators to work diligently on reviewing and counting the votes for military commissioners. With Senator Franciszek Młocki chairing, they began their work around a table in the center of the chamber.

Amidst the vote review, they discovered 23 problematic ballots, ranging from missing military names to others listing two Senators from one region, highlighting the session's attention to detail.

The arrival of President Stanisław August Poniatowski graced the session, and after an oath by Senator Józef Szczytt, the President retired to his chambers.

The announcement of newly elected military commissioners was followed by a bold speech from Secretary of Defence for Poland-Ukraine, Mr. Franciszek Branicki, who accentuated the significance of the newly established 100,000 strong army regaining national prestige.

Branicki, addressing criticisms of his absence and defense of the previous Military Commission, emphasized his commitment to Poland-Ukraine's military improvement and clarified his absence was for the purpose of studying modern warfare tactics. He denounced comparisons between current commissioners and the alleged misdemeanors of the past administration.

The Secretary of Defence stressed the importance of immediate preparation of the army and taxation amidst uncertain international challenges and proposed that the Union should start not only deploying but also manufacturing weapons to be ready for any potential conflict.

After Branicki’s oath, other selected commissioners, including Under Secretary of State for Poland-Ukraine, Mr. Jacek Małachowski, also took their vows.

Speaker Małachowski, addressing the Congress, highlighted the fulfillment of the nation's expectations with the election of the military commissioners, and deferred further discussions until after the holiday break when the newly formed military committee could begin their work effectively.

Following this, the Congress discussed the proposal from Representative Fryderyk Moszyński about contributions from Order holders for arms procurement. While the intent was praised, the means and the implications of enforcement raised concerns. Issues of equity, honor, and practicality were debated, with some members proposing alternatives to the collections.

Finally, the session concluded with President Poniatowski setting the next session date for January 7th, which allowed time for the holiday season and enabled him to focus on foreign negotiations.

Stay tuned for more parliamentary action after the holidays when the Congress reconvenes and dives into the matters of organizing the Union's defense forces and international relations!

Topics: Great Sejm; speeches by the Marshal of the Sejm and King Stanisław August Poniatowski; debate on the Military Commission; vote for Military Commissioners; military oath; speech by Franciszek Branicki; discussions and procedures related to military issues; Treasury Commission and public finances; taxes and army funding; proposals and motions from deputies; Order of Saint Stanislaus; break in the Sejm sessions for holidays;

Delegates Elected to Draft Instructions for Overseas Representatives and to Oversee Negotiations with Foreign Courts

In a significant legislative stride, the Union's Congress has appointed some notable figures to orchestrate foreign negotiations and to guide our international envoys.

From the Senate and the Cabinet:

• Bishop Józef Rybiński, a seasoned senator from Kujawy.
• Franciszek Żeleński, a distinguished senator and castellan from Biecz.
• Ignacy Potocki, the Under Secretary of State for Internal Affairs of Lithuania-Belarus.

Representing the nobility:

From East Poland-Ukraine:

• Seweryn Potocki, a representative from Bracław.
• Michał Czacki, a Polish-Ukrainian royal cupbearer and a representative from Chernihiv.

From West Poland:

• Feliks Łubieński, a representative from Sieradz and the steward of Nakło.
• Walenty Sobolewski, a Warsaw steward and representative from the capital itself.

From Lithuania-Belarus:

• Tadeusz Matuszewicz, a representative from Brest on the Bug.
• Michał Zabiełło, a major general and representative from Latvia.

This team is about to take the Union's diplomatic game to the next level—keep an eye peeled for their plays on the world stage.

Topics: Deputies for drafting instructions; Negotiations with foreign courts; Senators; Ministry; Knighthood; Polish provinces; Lithuanian provinces; Member of Parliament; Bishop Senator; Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs; Starosts; Major General;