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110th Congress (2007–2009)
The 110th Congress ran from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2009. Democrats held the House (233–202 after the election) and the Senate (49–49, with caucusing independents or the Vice President’s tie-break). Speaker: Nancy Pelosi. 460 laws enacted.
Sources: House and Senate historians; Congress.gov
Quick Answer
- Term
- January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2009
- Sessions
- 1st session 2007 · 2nd session 2008
- House majority
- Democrats 233–202 (initial results)
- Senate majority
- Democrats 49–49, with caucusing independents or the Vice President’s tie-break · 1 Independent; 1 Independent Democrat (both caucused with the Democrats)
- Speaker
- Nancy Pelosi
- Laws enacted
- 460
The House
DEMOCRATS
233
After the election
REPUBLICANS
202
After the election
NON-VOTING
5
4 Delegates + Resident Commissioner
Democrats won a 31-seat edge in the 435-seat House. These are the House historian’s figures from the initial election results; deaths, resignations, special elections and party switches during the Congress are not reflected. The non-voting seats are explained on non-voting members of Congress.
The Senate
MAJORITY
49
Democrats
MINORITY
49
Republicans
The Senate historian records Democrats as the majority — with no more seats than the other party, control rested on independents who caucused with them or the Vice President’s tie-breaking vote. Also seated: 1 Independent; 1 Independent Democrat (both caucused with the Democrats).
Speaker of the House
- Nancy PelosiCA · elected Speaker January 4, 2007
Laws enacted and days in session
LAWS ENACTED
460
Public and private laws
ENACTMENT RATE
4.1%
Laws ÷ bills and joint resolutions introduced
DAYS IN SESSION
394
Either chamber
Law counts are from Congress.gov; see how many laws Congress passes for every Congress compared. Days in session count days either chamber sat, from the daily Congressional Record — days in session by year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the 110th Congress?
The 110th Congress ran from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2009, with its first session in 2007 and its second in 2008.
Who controlled the 110th Congress?
Democrats held the House (233–202 after the election) and Democrats held the Senate (49–49, with caucusing independents or the Vice President’s tie-break, as the Senate historian records it).
Who was Speaker of the House in the 110th Congress?
Nancy Pelosi (CA), elected January 4, 2007.
How many laws did the 110th Congress pass?
460, counting public and private laws, per Congress.gov. That is 4.1% of the bills and joint resolutions introduced.
Sources: House party divisions, Senate party division, Speakers of the House; laws from Congress.gov.
Related Resources
How Many Laws Has Congress Passed?
Every law this Congress has enacted, the share of bills that make it, and the count for every Congress back to 1951.
How Many Days Does Congress Work?
Session days for every year since 1995 and every Congress — and whether Congress really works less than it used to.
Party Breakdown of Congress
Current Senate and House seats by party — majority margins, Independents, and vacancies, from live data.
When Is Congress in Session?
The House and Senate schedules for the year — session weeks, recesses, and when each chamber is next back.