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The '''One Hundred Tenth United States Congress''' is the current meeting of the [[United States Congress|legislative branch]] of the [[United States federal government]], composed of the [[United States Senate|Senate]] and the [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]. It is scheduled to meet in [[Washington, D.C.]] from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2009, during the last two years of the second administration of [[President of the United States|President]] [[George W. Bush]]. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the [[United States Census 2000|2000 United States census]].
The '''One Hundred Tenth United States Congress''' is the current meeting of the [[United States Congress|legislative branch]] of the [[United States federal government]], composed of the [[United States Senate|Senate]] and the [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]. It is scheduled to meet in [[Washington, D.C.]] from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2009, during the last two years of the second administration of [[President of the United States|President]] [[George W. Bush]]. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the [[United States Census 2000|2000 United States census]].


The [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]] control a majority in both chambers for the first time since the end of the [[103rd United States Congress|103rd Congress]] in 1995. No Democratic-held seats fell to the [[Republican Party (U.S.)|Republicans]] in the [[United States congressional elections, 2006|elections]] of 2006.<ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/18/2006/main2279332.shtml CBS News], Voters Usher Out Republicans</ref> Democrat [[Nancy Pelosi]] became the first woman [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/01/04/congress.rdp/index.html |title=Pelosi becomes first woman House speaker| publisher=CNN.com |author=Deirdre Walsh |date=January 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-01-04}}</ref> The House also received the first [[Muslims]]<ref>[http://ruthholladay.com/index.php?blog=1&title=andre_carson_on_identity_and_belief&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 ruthholladay.com - Andre Carson on identity and belief<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.dawn.com/2006/11/08/welcome.htm#3 DAWN (Newspaper)]</ref> and [[Buddhism|Buddhists]]<ref name = asianweek>{{cite news|title = Washington Journal: Campaign 2006 In Review|date = [[2006-11-24]]|accessdate = 2006-12-16|publisher = AsianWeek|url = http://news.asianweek.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=ec058dc49ba86eafad5319127b1f4bc7|last = Nash|first = Phil Tajitsu}}</ref> in Congress.
The [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]] control a majority in both chambers for the first time since the end of the [[103rd United States Congress|103rd Congress]] in 1995. While the Democratic party does not technically hold a majority of the Senate seats, having forty-nine, the two Independent senators — [[Bernie Sanders]] of Vermont and [[Joe Lieberman]] of Connecticut — caucus with the Democrats, giving the Democrats an effective majority of Congress. No Democratic-held seats fell to the [[Republican Party (U.S.)|Republicans]] in the [[United States congressional elections, 2006|elections]] of 2006.<ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/18/2006/main2279332.shtml CBS News], Voters Usher Out Republicans</ref> Democrat [[Nancy Pelosi]] became the first woman [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/01/04/congress.rdp/index.html |title=Pelosi becomes first woman House speaker| publisher=CNN.com |author=Deirdre Walsh |date=January 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-01-04}}</ref> The House also received the first [[Muslims]]<ref>[http://ruthholladay.com/index.php?blog=1&title=andre_carson_on_identity_and_belief&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 ruthholladay.com - Andre Carson on identity and belief<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.dawn.com/2006/11/08/welcome.htm#3 DAWN (Newspaper)]</ref> and [[Buddhism|Buddhists]]<ref name = asianweek>{{cite news|title = Washington Journal: Campaign 2006 In Review|date = [[2006-11-24]]|accessdate = 2006-12-16|publisher = AsianWeek|url = http://news.asianweek.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=ec058dc49ba86eafad5319127b1f4bc7|last = Nash|first = Phil Tajitsu}}</ref> in Congress.
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Revision as of 02:34, 22 September 2008

110th United States Congress

United States Capitol (2002)
Term: January 3, 2007 –
January 3, 2009
President of the Senate: Dick Cheney
President pro tempore of the Senate: Robert Byrd
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi
Members: 435 Representatives
100 Senators
5 Territorial Delegates
House Majority: Democratic
Senate Majority: Democratic

The One Hundred Tenth United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2009, during the last two years of the second administration of President George W. Bush. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the 2000 United States census.

The Democrats control a majority in both chambers for the first time since the end of the 103rd Congress in 1995. While the Democratic party does not technically hold a majority of the Senate seats, having forty-nine, the two Independent senators — Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Joe Lieberman of Connecticut — caucus with the Democrats, giving the Democrats an effective majority of Congress. No Democratic-held seats fell to the Republicans in the elections of 2006.[1] Democrat Nancy Pelosi became the first woman Speaker of the House.[2] The House also received the first Muslims[3][4] and Buddhists[5] in Congress.

Dates of sessions

January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2009 (scheduled)

  • First session: January 4, 2007 – December 19, 2007
  • Second session: January 3, 2008 – TBD[6]

Previous: 109th Congress • Next: 111th Congress

Major events

Members debated initiatives such as the Democrats' 100-Hour Plan and the Iraq War troop surge of 2007.[7][8][9]

Support for the Iraq War

Following President Bush's 2007 State of the Union address, Congress debated his proposal to create a troop surge to increase security in Iraq. The House of Representatives passed a non-binding measure opposing the surge. The House then passed a $124 billion emergency spending measure to fund the war, which included language that dictated troop levels and withdrawal schedules. President Bush, however, vetoed the bill as promised, making this his 2nd veto while in office. Both houses of Congress passed a bill funding the war without timelines, but with benchmarks for the Iraqi Government and money for other spending projects like disaster relief.

Other events

See also: 2007 and 2008
  • August 2, 2007 — The Republican minority disputed the results of a vote to recommit. This led to an investigation by a Select committee.[10]
  • December 18, 2007 — The Senate set a record for the most cloture votes.[11]
  • November 4, 2008 — 2008 General Elections scheduled

Major legislation

Contents: Enacted • Pending or failed • Vetoed

These are partial lists of prominent enacted legislation and pending bills.

See also: 2008 Congressional Record, Vol. 154, Page D845 , Resume of Congressional Activity

Enacted

Main article: List of United States federal legislation § 110th United States Congress
Further information: [[:Public Laws for the 110th Congress]]

, via THOMAS

Pending or failed

in (alphabetical order)
See also: Active Legislation, 110th Congress, via senate.gov

Vetoed

Select committees

Hearings

See also: Congressional hearing

Party summary

Senate

File:110th US Congress Senate3.PNG
Senators' party membership by state at the opening of the 110th Congress in January 2007

Membership has changed with one death and one resignation.

Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total
Template:American politics/party colours/Democratic |   Template:American politics/party colours/Independent |   Template:American politics/party colours/Republican |    
Democratic Independent Republican Vacant
Begin (January 4, 2007) 49 2 49 100 0
June 4, 2007 48 99 1
June 25, 2007 49 100 0
December 18, 2007 48 99 1
December 31, 2007 49 100 0
Latest voting share 51% 49%
Notes Both caucus with
the Democrats.[12]

House of Representatives

Membership at the beginning of the 110th Congress

Membership has fluctuated many times with seven deaths and six resignations. The Democrats have achieved a net gain of three seats as a result of their victories in special elections. See Changes in membership, below.

Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total
Template:American politics/party colours/Democratic |   Template:American politics/party colours/Republican |    
Democratic Republican Vacant
Begin (January 4, 2007) 233 202 435 0
February 13, 2007 201 434 1
April 22, 2007 232 433 2
July 1, 2007 231 432 3
July 25, 2007 202 433 2
September 4, 2007 232 434 1
September 5, 2007 201 433 2
October 10, 2007 200 432 3
October 18, 2007 233 433 2
November 26, 2007 199 432 3
December 13, 2007 201 434 1
December 15, 2007 232 433 2
December 31, 2007 200 432 3
January 14, 2008 199 431 4
February 2, 2008 198 430 5
February 11, 2008 231 429 6
March 11, 2008 232 430 5
March 13, 2008 233 431 4
April 10, 2008 234 432 3
May 6, 2008 235 433 2
May 7, 2008 199 434 1
May 20, 2008 236 435 0
May 31, 2008 235 434 1
June 19, 2008 236 435 0
August 20, 2008 235 434 1
Latest voting share 54.3% 45.7%
Non-voting members 4 1 5 0

Leadership

Contents: Senate: Majority (Democratic) leadership • Minority (Republican) leadership
House of Representatives: Majority (Democratic) leadership • Minority (Republican) leadership

Senate

Majority (Democratic) leadership

Minority (Republican) leadership

House of Representatives

Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi and incoming House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer meet with President George W. Bush on November 9, 2006

Majority (Democratic) leadership

Minority (Republican) leadership

Members

Senate

House of Representatives

Further information: List of United States Congressional districts

, for maps of congressional districts.

Template:Congress TOC states

Initial percentage of members of the House of Representatives from each party by state at the opening of the 110th Congress in January 2007.
File:110th US Congress House of Reps Current.png
Percentage of members of the House of Representatives (as of 2008-05-13) from each party by state.


Changes in membership

Senate

See also: List of special elections to the United States Senate
State Vacator Reason for Vacancy Successor Date of Successor's Installation
Wyoming Craig Thomas (R) Died June 4, 2007 John Barrasso (R) Appointed June 25, 2007
Mississippi Trent Lott (R) Resigned December 18, 2007 Roger Wicker (R) Appointed December 31, 2007

House of Representatives

Main article: List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
District Vacator Reason for Vacancy Successor Date of successor's taking office
Georgia 10th Charlie Norwood (R) Died February 13, 2007 Paul Broun (R) July 25, 2007
California 37th Juanita Millender-McDonald (D) Died April 22, 2007[16] Laura Richardson (D) September 4, 2007
Massachusetts 5th Marty Meehan (D) Resigned July 1, 2007, to become Chancellor of University of Massachusetts Lowell Niki Tsongas (D) October 18, 2007
Ohio 5th Paul Gillmor (R) Died September 5, 2007 Bob Latta (R) December 13, 2007
Virginia 1st Jo Ann Davis (R) Died October 6, 2007 Rob Wittman (R) December 13, 2007
Illinois 14th Dennis Hastert (R) Resigned November 26, 2007 Bill Foster (D) March 11, 2008
Indiana 7th Julia Carson (D) Died December 15, 2007 André Carson (D) March 13, 2008
Mississippi 1st Roger Wicker (R) Resigned December 31, 2007, when appointed U.S. Senator Travis Childers (D) May 20, 2008
Louisiana 1st Bobby Jindal (R) Resigned January 14, 2008 to become Governor of Louisiana Steve Scalise (R) May 7, 2008
Louisiana 6th Richard Baker (R) Resigned February 2, 2008 to become President of the Managed Funds Association Don Cazayoux (D) May 6, 2008
California 12th Tom Lantos (D) Died February 11, 2008 Jackie Speier (D) April 10, 2008
Maryland 4th Albert Wynn (D) Resigned May 31, 2008, having lost re-nomination Donna Edwards (D) June 19, 2008
Ohio 11th Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D) Died August 20, 2008 TBD

Employees

Senate

House of Representatives

See also

Elections

Membership lists

References

  1. ^ CBS News, Voters Usher Out Republicans
  2. ^ Deirdre Walsh (January 4, 2007). "Pelosi becomes first woman House speaker". CNN.com. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
  3. ^ ruthholladay.com - Andre Carson on identity and belief
  4. ^ DAWN (Newspaper)
  5. ^ Nash, Phil Tajitsu (2006-11-24). "Washington Journal: Campaign 2006 In Review". AsianWeek. Retrieved 2006-12-16. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ S.Con.Res. 61
  7. ^ Espa, David (2006-10-06). "Pelosi Says She Would Drain GOP 'Swamp'". The Associated Press. Retrieved 2007-01-02. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ Talev, Margaret (2006-12-29). "Democratic majority to focus on 3-pronged plan". McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. Retrieved 2007-01-02. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Leader Staff Dennis Kucinich's Response To President Bush's Speech January 11, 2007 Cleveland Leader. Last accessed on 2007-01-13
  10. ^ Jackie Kucinich (2007-09-28). "Select committee on 'stolen vote' issues findings". The Hill. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  11. ^ Bill Scher (December 19, 2007). "Record-Breaking Obstruction:How It Screwed You". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
  12. ^ Senators of the 110th Congress "Lieberman, Joseph I." United States Senate. Retrieved January 8, 2007;
    Kady II, Martin (2006-11-15). "For Those of You Keeping Track at Home, It's Official ..." Congressional Quarterly. Retrieved 2006-11-20. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ The Vice President of the United States serves as the President of the Senate. See U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 3, Clause 4
  14. ^ The Democratic Senate Majority Leader also serves as the Chairman of the Democratic Conference.
  15. ^ "Rep. Wicker Is Barbour's Choice". Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
  16. ^ Rep. Millender-McDonald Dies of Cancer. Washington Post, April 22, 2007
  17. ^ a b Election of Clerk of the House and Chief Administrative Officer 2007 Congressional Record, Vol. 153, Page H1671

External links

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