110th United States Congress
| 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 this 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. No Democratic-held seats fell to the Republicans in the elections to this Congress.[1] Democrat Nancy Pelosi became the first woman Speaker of the House,[2] The House also received the first Muslim[3] and Buddhists[4] in Congress. On Dec 18, 2007, less than halfway through the term, the Senate set a new record for most filibusters [5].
Dates of sessions
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2009 (scheduled)
Previous: 109th Congress • Next: 111th Congress
Events
Members debated initiatives such as the Democrats' 100-Hour Plan and the Iraq War troop surge of 2007.[7][8][9] Republicans in the Senate worked to block nearly every bill proposed by the slim Democratic majority to the dismay of the majority leader, Senator Harry Reid, and frustrated Democrats in the House.[10]
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. There were various motions by individual Representatives to take various actions.
The House 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. Fearing that the Public would see them as not supporting the troops, 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.
Major legislation
| Contents: Enacted • Pending or failed • Vetoed |
These are partial lists of prominent enacted legislation and pending bills.
- See also: 2007 Congressional Record, Vol. 153, Page D1151 , Resume of Congressional Activity
Enacted
- 2007-02-02 — House Page Board Revision Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–2 (text) (PDF), 121 Stat. 4
- 2007-05-25 — U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, including Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–28 (text) (PDF)
- 2007-06-14 — Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–34 (text) (PDF)
- 2007-08-03 — Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–53 (text) (PDF)
- 2007-08-05 — Protect America Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–55 (text) (PDF)
- 2007-09-14 — Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, Pub. L. 110–81 (text) (PDF), 121 Stat. 735
- 2007-11-08 — Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–114 (text) (PDF), 121 Stat. 1041 - Veto Overridden
- 2007-12-19 — Clean Energy Act of 2007, H.R. 6, Pub. L. 110–140 (text) (PDF)
, via THOMAS
Pending or failed
- (In alphabetical order)
- America's Climate Security Act of 2007
- Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007
- Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act
- District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007
- Employee Free Choice Act
- Employment Non-Discrimination Act
- Executive Branch Reform Act
- Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
- Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007
- Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007
- Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007
- Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007
- Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
- Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007
- State Children's Health Insurance Program
- See also: Active Legislation, 110th Congress, via senate.gov
Vetoed
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
- Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007
- H.R. 976 - (earlier version of State Children's Health Insurance Program)
- H.R. 1591 - (earlier version of U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007)
- H.R. 3963 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Party summary
Senate
Membership has changed with one death and one resignation.
| Affiliation | Template:American politics/party colours/Democratic | | Template:American politics/party colours/Independent | | Template:American politics/party colours/Republican | | Total | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Independent | Republican | Vacant | ||||
| Members (shading indicates
majority caucus) |
2007-01-04 - 2007-06-04 |
49 | 2 | 49 | 100 | 0 | |
| 2007-06-05 - 2007-06-25 |
48 | 99 | 1 | Craig Thomas (R) died. | |||
| 2007-06-25 - 2007-12-18 |
49 | 100 | 0 | John Barrasso (R) replaced Thomas. | |||
| 2007-12-18 - 2007-12-31 |
48 | 99 | 1 | Trent Lott (R) resigned. | |||
| 2007-12-31 - present |
49 | 100 | 0 | Roger Wicker (R) replaced Lott. | |||
| Latest voting share | 51% | 49% | |||||
| Notes | Both caucus with the Democrats.[11] |
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House of Representatives
Membership has fluctuated many times with five deaths and five resignations. In all cases seats currently remain vacant or vacancies were filled by members of the same party so no seats changed party hands. See Changes in membership, below.
In Florida's 13th congressional district, Democrat Christine Jennings is contesting the certification of Republican Vern Buchanan as the winner in the 2006 election.[12]
Leadership
| Contents: Senate: | Majority (Democratic) leadership • Minority (Republican) leadership |
| House of Representatives: | Majority (Democratic) leadership • Minority (Republican) leadership |
Senate
- President of the Senate:[13] Dick Cheney (R-Wyoming[14])
- President pro tempore: Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia)
- President pro tempore emeritus: Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
Majority (Democratic) leadership
- Majority Leader and Democratic Conference Chairman:[15] Harry Reid (Nevada)
- Assistant Majority Leader (Majority Whip): Richard Durbin (Illinois)
- Chief Deputy Whip: Barbara Boxer (California)
- Deputy Whips: Thomas Carper (Delaware), Bill Nelson (Florida), Russell D. Feingold (Wisconsin)
- Democratic Conference Vice Chairman: Charles Schumer (New York)
- Democratic Campaign Committee Chairman: Charles Schumer (New York)
- Democratic Conference Secretary: Patty Murray (Washington)
- Democratic Policy Committee Chairman: Byron Dorgan (North Dakota)
- Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee Chair: Debbie Stabenow (Michigan)
- Democratic Committee Outreach Chairman: Jeff Bingaman (New Mexico)
- Democratic Rural Outreach Chair: Blanche Lincoln (Arkansas)
Minority (Republican) leadership
- Minority Leader: Mitch McConnell (Kentucky)
- Assistant Minority Leader (Minority Whip): Jon Kyl (Arizona) 2007-12-18-present
- Counselor to the Minority Leader: Robert Bennett (Utah)
- Republican Conference Chairman: Lamar Alexander (Tennessee) 2007-12-18-present
- Republican Policy Committee Chairman: Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas)
- Republican Conference Vice Chair: John Cornyn (Texas)
- Republican Campaign Committee Chair: John Ensign (Nevada)
House of Representatives
- Speaker: Nancy Pelosi (D-California 8th)
- Assistant to the Speaker: Xavier Becerra (California 31st)
Majority (Democratic) leadership
- Majority Leader: Steny Hoyer (Maryland 5th)
- Majority Whip: James Clyburn (South Carolina 6th)
- Senior Chief Deputy Majority Whip: John Lewis (Georgia 5th)
- Chief Deputy Majority Whips: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Florida 20th), G.K. Butterfield (North Carolina 1st), Joseph Crowley (New York 7th), Diana DeGette (Colorado 1st), Ed Pastor (Arizona 4th), Jan Schakowsky (Illinois 9th), John S. Tanner (Tennessee 8th), and Maxine Waters (California 35th)
- Democratic Caucus Chairman: Rahm Emanuel (Illinois 5th)
- Democratic Caucus Vice-Chairman: John Larson (Connecticut 1st)
- Democratic Campaign Committee Chairman: Chris Van Hollen (Maryland 8th)
- Democratic Steering/Policy Committee Co-Chairs: Rosa DeLauro (Connecticut 3rd) for Steering and George Miller (California 7th) for Policy
Minority (Republican) leadership
- Minority Leader: John Boehner (Ohio 8th)
- Minority Whip: Roy Blunt (Missouri 7th)
- Chief Deputy Minority Whip: Eric Cantor (Virginia 7th)
- Republican Conference Chair: Adam Putnam (Florida 12th)
- Republican Policy Committee Chairman: Thad McCotter (Michigan 11th)
- Republican Conference Vice-Chair: Kay Granger (Texas 12th)
- Republican Conference Secretary: John Carter (Texas 31st)
- Republican Campaign Committee Chairman: Tom Cole (Oklahoma 4th)
Members
Senate
- See List of current United States Senators for demographics, hometown, senatorial class, when first took office, when current term expires, prior background, and education.
House of Representatives
, for demographics, hometown, when first took office, when current term expires, prior background, and education.
, for maps of congressional districts.
Changes in membership
Senate
| State (linked to election) |
Predecessor | Appointed successor | Elected successor | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senator | Reason for Vacancy | Appointee | Date of Installation | Electee | Date of Installation | |
| Wyoming | Craig Thomas (R) | Died June 4, 2007 | John Barrasso (R) | June 25 2007 | A special election will be held contemporaneously with the 2008 Senate election. The winner will be installed shortly thereafter to serve through 2013. | |
| Mississippi | Trent Lott (R) | Resigned December 18, 2007 | Roger Wicker (R) | December 31, 2007 | A special election will be held either contemporaneously with the 2008 Senate election or before it, depending on a dispute between the Governor and Mississippi Democrats about when the election may/must be held. The winner will be installed shortly thereafter to serve through 2013. | |
House of Representatives
Miscellaneous facts about members
Served non-continuous terms
- Rep. Baron Hill (D-IN): 1999–2005, 2007–present
- Rep. Nick Lampson (D-TX): 1997–2005, 2007–present
- Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX): 1997–2005, 2007–present
- Source: National Journal The Almanac of American Politics 2006
Employees
- Architect of the Capitol:
- Alan M. Hantman (through 2007-02-02)
- Stephen T. Ayers (acting, 2007-02-02–present)
- Attending Physician of the United States Congress: John F. Eisold
Senate
- Chaplain: Barry C. Black
- Curator: Diane K. Skvarla
- Historian: Richard A. Baker
- Parliamentarian: Alan Frumin
- Secretary: Nancy Erickson
- Sergeant at Arms: Terrance W. Gainer
- Secretary for the Majority: Martin P. Paone
- Secretary for the Minority: David J. Schiappa
House of Representatives
- Chaplain: Daniel P. Coughlin
- Chief Administrative Officer:
- James M. Eagen, III (through 2007-02-15)
- Daniel P. Beard (2007-02-15–present)[19]
- Clerk:
- Karen L. Haas (through 2007-02-15)
- Lorraine Miller (2007-02-15–present)[19]
- Historian: Robert V. Remini
- Parliamentarian: John V. Sullivan
- Reading Clerks: Mary Kevin Niland, Paul Hays, Susan Cole (replaced Paul Hays)
- Sergeant at Arms: Wilson Livingood
- Inspector General: James J. Cornell
- See also: Rules of the House: "Other officers and officials"
See also
Elections
- United States congressional elections, 2006
- House of Representatives elections for all members: United States House of Representatives elections, 2006
- Senate elections for all three classes of Senators: United States Senate elections, 2002, United States Senate elections, 2004, United States Senate elections, 2006
Membership lists
- Members of the 110th United States Congress
- List of freshman class members of the 110th United States Congress
- List of current United States Senators by age and generation
References
- ^ CBS News, Voters Usher Out Republicans
- ^ Deirdre Walsh (January 4, 2007). "Pelosi becomes first woman House speaker". CNN.com. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ DAWN (Newspaper)
- ^ 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) - ^ Bill Scher (December 19, 2007). "Record-Breaking Obstruction:How It Screwed You". Huffington Post.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|date=(help); Text "http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-scher/recordbreaking-obstructi_b_77614.html" ignored (help) - ^ S.Con.Res. 61
- ^ 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) - ^ 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) - ^ Leader Staff Dennis Kucinich's Response To President Bush's Speech January 11, 2007 Cleveland Leader. Last accessed on 2007-01-13
- ^ Herszenhorn, David M. (2007-12-12). "Muscle Flexing in Senate: G.O.P. Defends Strategy". The New York Times.
- ^ 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) - ^ CQ Politics.com
- ^ The Vice President of the United States serves as the President of the Senate. See U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 3, Clause 4
- ^ Although Cheney is formally listed as being from Wyoming, he does not represent any state either as Vice President or as Senate President.
- ^ The Democratic Senate Majority Leader also serves as the Chairman of the Democratic Conference.
- ^ "Rep. Wicker Is Barbour's Choice". Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
- ^ a b "Hastert Submits Resignation Letter", Associated Press; effective 11:59pm EST November 26, 2007.
- ^ Rep. Millender-McDonald Dies of Cancer. Washington Post, April 22, 2007
- ^ a b Election of Clerk of the House and Chief Administrative Officer 2007 Congressional Record, Vol. 153, Page H1671
External links
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
- Name Pronunciation Guide to the 110th U.S. Congress, via inogolo.com
- "Thomas" Project at the Library of Congress
- Congressional History, via U.S. House of Representatives
- Statistics and Lists, via U.S. Senate