Speaker of the House Stanisław Małachowski kick-started things with a bang, diving straight into tax matters. The chamber truly became a fiery pit today, especially when it came to the taxes on former Jesuit properties (which I know sounds super dry, but trust me, it's important!).

Lithuanian Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz threw in an amendment proposing that the capital on these properties should be accounted for based on current evaluations, not old ones. Stanisław Kublicki, another member, pressed on upping the project concerning the Siewiersk Principality, looking to increase public revenues.

The hot topic was definitely the proposal by Jan Krasiński to hike the light percent established by the 1775 Constitution to five percent in Poland and seven percent in Lithuania. This led to a heated debate, and after a back-and-forth and multiple votes, the Representatives narrowly decided (52 affirmatives to 59 negatives) to increase the tax to seven percent.

Antoni Rożnowski then stepped in suggesting that any citizen willing to offer a higher percent should rightfully claim the Jesuit capital. This stirred up the chamber even more until they reached a unanimous decision that capitals should be awarded to anyone willing to pay over seven percent, but no more.

Kazimierz Sapieha, the Speaker of the Lithuanian Confederation, reported vows against disunity, and Józef Narbutt, Secretary of the Lithuanian Confederation, read these reports aloud—pretty dramatic stuff!

As the debates on various agreed and drafted laws simmered down, Stanisław Małachowski adjourned the session. Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm made an impassioned speech about loyalty to the King and the Commonwealth, slamming those who would dare commit high treason.

Suchodolski’s speech was a wild ride, lambasting those who pledged allegiance to a foreign power while inside Poland's borders. It’s like one of those movie scenes where the young, idealistic character gives a speech that totally silences the room. He proposed that such individuals should be swiftly expelled from the country if they don’t adhere to the national laws—talk about a mic drop moment!

Overall, the session showcased how the political decisions of the past are constantly being reviewed and challenged by the new age thinkers. Now, let’s watch out for the next session as the political drama continues!

Topics: Tax matters and constitutions; Percentage of Jesuit sums; Public revenues and project to increase the percentage; Jesuit properties and lustrations; Duchy of Siewierz; Oath of dissenting clergy; Proposed taxes and contributions; Cameral rents and civic obligations; Court session periods and eviction; Royal Treasury and commissions.;