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Did the Democratic Party control Congress?
Yes, the Democratic Party has controlled both houses of Congress several times, most recently from 2007 to 2011.
How many years have the Democrats controlled congress since 1950?
It's easier to answer the question by how many years have the Republicans controlled both houses since 1950...the answer...only four...and two of those four the majority in the Senate was 51-49, a razor thin and actually Democrat controlled since at least four Republican senators were liberal in voting.
Did the articles of confederation create two houses of congress?
no but they thought it was becuse it looked seperrated
What is the term used to describe US congress that emphasizes that it is composed of two houses is a?
Most probably: Bicameral.
What political party is in the majority in the legislature of Alabama?
The Republican Party currently holds a majority of seats in both houses of the Alabama state legislature.
Which party controlled the two houses of congress in 1961?
The Democratic party controlled both houses of Congress in 1961.
Was the congress republican or democratic in 1987?
Both houses were controlled by the Democrats.
Is a president always a member of the party in power?
No. The phrase " party in power" is unclear. It is not unusual for the two houses of Congress to be controlled by different parties and it can happen that both houses of Congress are controlled by the opposing party to the president. .
What was Nixons congress's party?
Throughout Richard Nixon's presidency the Democratic Party controlled both Houses of Congress.
What can overturn a presidents veto?
Vote of two thirds of both houses of Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate).
What political party has majority in both houses of Congress from 1992 to 1999?
Republicans.
Who controlled congress between 2000-2008?
Majority Parties in U.S. Congress: Jan. 1995 - Jan. 2001: Rep. Pty. controlled both Houses. Jan. 2001: Dem. Pty. controlled the Senate; Rep. Pty. controlled the H.R. Jan. 2001 - Jun. 2001: Rep. Pty. controlled both Houses. Jun. 2001 - Jan. 2003: Dem. Pty. controlled the Senate; Rep. Pty. controlled the H.R. Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2007: Rep. Pty. controlled both Houses. Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2011: Dem. Pty. controlled both Houses.
When the presidency is controlled by one party and one or both houses of congress are controlled by another party the situation is called?
Divided government! :)
Eisenhower had a hard time passing significant domestic?
Democrats controlled both houses of Congress.
Did the Democratic Party control Congress?
Yes, the Democratic Party has controlled both houses of Congress several times, most recently from 2007 to 2011.
Why do you think a bill has to pass both houses of Congress to reach the presidents desk?
it is so that, one branch does not bypass another.
Who approves the presidents choice for vice president if the current vp dies?
A majority vote in both Houses of Congress is required.
