92nd United States Congress
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[edit] Dates of Sessions
1971-1972
- The first session of this Congress took place in Washington, DC from January 21, 1971 to December 17, 1971.
- The second session took place in Washington, DC from January 18, 1972 to October 18, 1972.
[edit] Senate
There were 54 Democrats and 44 Republicans, along with 2 independents, in the 92nd Senate.
President of the Senate: Spiro T. Agnew. President Pro Tempore (1st session): Allen J. Ellender (D-Louisiana). He was elected on the second day of the Congress, following the death of former President Pro Tempore Richard Russell, Jr.
President Pro Tempore (2nd Session): James O. Eastland (D-Mississippi), following the death of Senator Ellender.
Majority Leader: Mike Mansfield (D-Montana)
Minority Leader: Hugh Scott (R-Pennsylvania)
[edit] House
The 92nd House had 255 Democrats and 180 Republicans.
Speaker of the House: Carl Albert (D-Oklahoma)
Minority Leader: Gerald Ford (R-Michigan)