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91st Congress (1969–1971)

Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

435 Representatives
1 Resident Commissioner

Party Divisions:^*

243 Democrats
192 Republicans

^*Party division totals are based on election day results.

Election Statistics, 1968 [PDF]

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About this object Massachusetts Representative John McCormack served five terms as Speaker of the House.

Congress Overview

The 91st Congress (1969–1971) faced several daunting challenges: an unpopular war in Vietnam, race riots in the cities, a rising crime rate, and an economic recession. College campuses erupted in protest when President Richard Nixon ordered U.S. troops into Cambodia and escalated the Vietnam War. Congress defeated the President’s attempt to change welfare policy, and rejected two of Nixon’s nominees to the Supreme Court. As animosity mounted between the White House and Capitol Hill, Congress reorganized itself in 1970 to foster transparency with new voting rules, a new budget process, and a more professional staff.

Member Information

Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, (1774–2005), Official Annotated Membership Roster by State with Vacancy and Special Election Information for the 91st Congress [PDF]
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