The 92nd Congress (1971–1973) sent the states a constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18, which they quickly ratified as the 26th Amendment. Congress passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam after President Richard Nixon extended the conflict into neighboring Cambodia.
Also know, who controlled Congress in 1971?
| 92nd United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| House Majority | Democratic |
| House Speaker | Carl Albert (D) |
| Sessions | |
| 1st: January 21, 1971 – December 17, 1971 2nd: January 18, 1972 – October 18, 1972 | |
Also Know, who controlled the Senate in 1975?
| 94th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority | Democratic |
| Senate President | Nelson Rockefeller (R) |
| House Majority | Democratic |
| House Speaker | Carl Albert (D) |
Likewise, who controlled the Senate in 1972?
1972 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Mike Mansfield | Hugh Scott |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader since | January 3, 1961 | September 24, 1969 |
| Leader's seat | Montana | Pennsylvania |
| Seats before | 54 | 44 |
Who controlled Congress in 1973?
Congress Overview
Democrats kept control of Congress in 1972 despite Republican President Richard Nixon's landslide re-election. The 93rd Congress (1973–1975) responded to unilateral presidential actions with the War Powers Resolution, a new federal budget process, campaign reforms, and the Freedom of Information Act.
