From 1994 until 2006, the Republican Party held a majority in both Houses of Congress. In 2006, that changed when the Democrats took the majority in both Houses.
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In the US: 2000-2002: 50 seats for each party (Republicans had the tie-breaking vote of the Vice President) 2002-2004: Republicans (51 seats) 2004-2006: Republicans (55 seats) 2006-2008: Democrats (51 seats, with 1 independent) The Liberal Party held the majority in the Australian Senate.
In July 2006, Mahfouz sustained an injury to his head as a result of a fall. He remained ill until his death on 30 August 2006 in a Cairo hospital.
I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for, but here is one possible answer. When the president and the majority of Congress is of the same party the President will use persuasive ways to get his bills passed. The president will appear at campaign stops in order to help get the congressmen on his side. Congressmen up for election need a lot of money for re-election and a visiting president will get him that money. This is happening right now for the 2006 elections. Bush is visiting with GOP congressmen at privite donation dinners. He is also making public stops with them, but not too many, because his ratings are real low at this point. Hope this help, Christopher Moats http://backup.visuallink.com
Each member receives a number of "fringe benefits," some which are quite substantial. for example, each member has a special tax deduction, not available to any other federal income tax payer. That deduction is designed to help members who must maintain two residences, one in his or her home state and another in Washington.
Sandra Day O'Connor, who was commissioned in 1981 under President Ronald Regan, retired in 2006. She was replaced on the U.S. Supreme Court in 2006 by Samuel Alito, after the failed nomination of Harriet Miers.