What is 104th united states congress?

The 104th United States Congress was a two-year session of the legislative branch of the federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met from January 3, 1995, to January 3, 1997, during the presidency of Bill Clinton.

The 104th Congress was the first Republican-controlled Congress in 40 years, with the GOP holding a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This was largely due to the 1994 midterm elections, in which the Republican Party swept to power, gaining a total of 54 seats in the House and 8 in the Senate.

The 104th Congress was marked by a number of significant legislative accomplishments, including the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (commonly known as welfare reform), the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Some of the key figures in the 104th Congress included Newt Gingrich, who served as Speaker of the House, and Trent Lott, who was Senate Majority Leader. Other notable members included Dick Armey, Tom Delay, Bob Dole, and Ted Kennedy.

Overall, the 104th Congress was characterized by its focus on smaller government, lower taxes, and a more conservative approach to economic and social issues. It was also marked by significant partisan divisions, which often led to prolonged legislative battles.