111th United States Congress

The 111th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government from January 3, 2009, until January 3,. 2011. It began during the last two weeks of the George W. Bush administration, with the remainder spanning the first two years of Barack Obama’s presidency. Five changes are associated with appointments to the Obama Administration, four directly and one indirectly.

About 111th United States Congress in brief

Summary 111th United States CongressThe 111th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government from January 3, 2009, until January 3,. 2011. It began during the last two weeks of the George W. Bush administration, with the remainder spanning the first two years of Barack Obama’s presidency. The apportionment of seats in the House was based on the 2000 U.S. Census. At the start of the 111th Congress, the average member of the House had served 10. 3 years, while the average Senator had served 13.

4 years. Five changes are associated with appointments to the Obama Administration, four directly and one indirectly. One senator changed parties, one election was disputed, two senators died, one senator resigned, and three appointed senators served only until special elections were held during this Congress. House vacancies are only filled by elections. State laws regulate when there will be special elections.