Who won the Senate in 2006?
Democrats won control of both houses of Congress, which was the first time either party did so since the 1994 elections. These elections were widely categorized as a Democratic wave. In the Senate, Democrats won a net gain of six seats to take a narrow majority in that chamber.
Who was in the Senate in 2006?
2006 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Harry Reid | Bill Frist (retired) |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader since | January 3, 2005 | January 3, 2003 |
| Leader’s seat | Nevada | Tennessee |
| Seats before | 43 | 55 |
What was the Senate majority in 2006?
| 109th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| United States Capitol (2006) | |
| January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Members | 100 senators 435 representatives 5 non-voting delegates |
| Senate Majority | Republican |
Who was the Senate majority leader in 2005?
Majority and Minority Leaders
| Congress | Majority Leader |
|---|---|
| 106th Congress (1999–2001) | Trent Lott (R-MS) |
| 107th Congress (2001–2003)27 | Thomas A. Daschle (D-SD) |
| 108th Congress (2003–2005) | William H. Frist (R-TN) |
| 109th Congress (2005–2007) | William H. Frist (R-TN) 29 |
Who won the House in 2006?
As a result of the Democratic victory, Nancy Pelosi became the first woman and the first Californian House Speaker. As of 2021, these remain the only House elections in U.S. history where only one party flipped any seats.
Who was the House majority leader in 2005?
Majority Leaders of the House (1899 to present)
| Congress and Years | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 109th (2005–2007) | DELAY, Thomas Dale 9 | Republican |
| 109th (2005–2007) | BLUNT, Roy 10 | Republican |
| 109th (2005–2007) | BOEHNER, John Andrew 11 | Republican |
| 110th (2007–2009) | HOYER, Steny Hamilton | Democrat |
Who won the Senate in 2007?
Officially in the Senate, there were 49 Democrats, 49 Republicans, and two independents, but because both of the independents caucused with the Democrats, this gave the Democrats an operational majority.
Who controlled the Senate in 2007?
| 110th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority | Democratic |
| Senate President | Dick Cheney (R) |
| House Majority | Democratic |
| House Speaker | Nancy Pelosi (D) |
Who was the Senate majority leader in 2004?
2004 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Bill Frist | Tom Daschle (lost re-election) |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Leader since | January 3, 2003 | January 3, 1995 |
| Leader’s seat | Tennessee | South Dakota |
| Seats before | 51 | 48 |