Timeline of which party controlled congress

From January 3—20, , the Senate was evenly divided between the two parties, the Democrats held the majority due to the deciding vote of outgoing Democratic Vice President Al Gore. After the inauguration of Republican President George W. In June , Senator James Jeffords of Vermont switched from being a Republican to an Independent, caucusing with the Democrats, and transferring the majority to the Democrats.

Talent of Missouri to fill the remainder of the term of the late Senator Mel Carnahan, shifted the balance once again to the Republicans in November , for the remaining two months of the Congress.

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Katherine Schaeffer is a research analyst at Pew Research Center. Facts are more important than ever. Slim majorities have become more common in the U. Senate and House. History suggests yes. Obama job rating flat after midterm losses, unlike Bush, Ike, Truman. A record number of women are serving in the th Congress. Senate has fewest split delegations since direct elections began.

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