91st Congress (1969 - 1971)

House of Representatives

House Majority: Democrat

House Majority Seats: 248 out of 435

House Speaker: Rep. John W. McCormack (D-MA)

Senate

Senate Majority: Democrat

Senate Majority Seats: 57 out of 100

Senate Majority Leader: Sen. Mike Mansfield (D-MT)

Executive

President: Richard M. Nixon (R-CA)

Vice President: Spiro Agnew (R-MD)

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Member Spotlight

Featured: Rep. Andrew Jacobs Jr. (D-IN) was a principled and outspoken member of Congress who served Indiana for more than two decades. Known for his integrity and independence, Jacobs was a consistent advocate for civil rights, campaign finance reform, and veterans’ issues. He served on the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate era and was respected for his plainspoken honesty and moral clarity. Throughout his career, Jacobs embodied a deep respect for democratic institutions and the responsibilities of public service.

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