Who controlled the Senate in 2015?
| 114th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority | Republican |
| Senate President | Joe Biden (D) |
| House Majority | Republican |
| House Speaker | John Boehner (R) (until October 29, 2015) Paul Ryan (R) (from October 29, 2015) |
Who was the majority in the Senate in 2015?
The Senate had a Democratic majority, while the House had a Republican majority.
Who controlled Congress and Senate in 2017?
The Republican Party retained their majorities in both the House and the Senate, and with Donald Trump being sworn in as President on January 20, 2017, this gave the Republicans an overall federal government trifecta for the first time since the 109th Congress in 2005.
Who was the Senate majority leader in 2013?
Majority and Minority Leaders
| Congress | Majority Leader |
|---|---|
| 112th Congress (2011–2013) | Harry Reid (D-NV) |
| 113th Congress (2013–2015) | Harry Reid (D-NV) |
| 114th Congress (2015–2017) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) |
| 115th Congress (2017–2019) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) 31 |
Who controlled Congress in 1981?
| 97th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Members | 100 senators 435 representatives 5 non-voting delegates |
| Senate Majority | Republican |
| Senate President | Walter Mondale (D) (until January 20, 1981) George H. W. Bush (R) (from January 20, 1981) |
| House Majority | Democratic |
Who is the House majority whip right now?
| Majority Leader: Hoyer (D), MD | Minority Leader: McCarthy (R), CA |
| Majority Whip: Clyburn (D), SC | Minority Whip: Scalise (R), LA |
| Chief Deputy Whips: Schakowsky (D), IL and Butterfield (D), NC | Chief Deputy Whip: Ferguson (R), GA |