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98th Congress (1983–1985)

Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

435 Representatives
4 Delegates
1 Resident Commissioner

Party Divisions:^*

269 Democrats
166 Republicans

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

Election Statistics, 1982 [PDF]

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About this object Serving 17 Congresses, Thomas "Tip" O'Neill of Massachusetts spent eight in a leadership position.

Congress Overview

Republicans maintained control of the Senate, and Democrats added to their House majority after the 1982 elections. The growing budget deficit stymied the 98th Congress (1983–1985). Budget legislation passed in one chamber could not to pass in the other. When a truck bomb destroyed the U.S. Marine barrack in Beruit, Lebanon killing more than 240 servicemen, Congress and the President sparred over the international peacekeeping mission there. Congress also refused to grant aid to Nicaraguan rebels. Russo–American relations soured further after the Soviets shot down Korean Airlines Flight 007. All passengers, including Georgia Representative Larry McDonald, were killed.

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 98th Congress [PDF]
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