41st United States Congress
1869-1871 U.S. Congress / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 41st United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1869, to March 4, 1871, during the first two years of Ulysses S. Grant's presidency. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the 1860 United States census. Both chambers had a Republican majority.
Quick Facts March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1871, Members ...
41st United States Congress | |
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40th ← → 42nd | |
March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1871 | |
Members | 74 senators 243 representatives 9 non-voting delegates |
Senate majority | Republican |
Senate President | Schuyler Colfax (R) |
House majority | Republican |
House Speaker | James G. Blaine (R) |
Sessions | |
1st: March 4, 1869 – April 10, 1869 2nd: December 6, 1869 – July 15, 1870 3rd: December 5, 1870 – March 4, 1871 |
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