112th United States Congress

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The 112th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The 112th Congress first convened in Washington, D.C. on January 3, 2011, and concluded on January 3, 2013.

Following the 2010 congressional elections, Democrats controlled the Senate with 51 seats to Republicans' 47; in addition, two independent senators caucused with the Democrats.[1] Republicans held a majority in the House with 242 seats to Democrats' 193.[2]

Leadership

Senate

Map of the 112th Senate
Position Representative Party
President of the Senate Joe Biden Electiondot.png Democratic
Senate Majority Leadership
President pro tempore Daniel Inouye Electiondot.png Democratic
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Electiondot.png Democratic
Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin Electiondot.png Democratic
Senate Minority Leadership
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Ends.png Republican
Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl Ends.png Republican

House of Representatives

Map of the 112th House of Representatives
Position Representative Party
Speaker of the House John Boehner Ends.png Republican
House Majority Leadership
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Ends.png Republican
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy Ends.png Republican
House Minority Leadership
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Electiondot.png Democratic
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer Electiondot.png Democratic

Members

U.S. Senate

There are 100 members of the U.S. Senate. The following individuals served in the 112th Congress.

U.S. House

There are 435 members of the U.S. House. The following individuals served in the 112th Congress.

See also

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