94th Congress (1975 - 1977)

House of Representatives

House Majority: Democrat

House Majority Seats: 291 out of 435

House Speaker: Rep. Carl Albert (D-OK)

Senate

Senate Majority: Democrat

Senate Majority Seats: 61 out of 100

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

Executive

President: Gerald Ford (R-MI)

Vice President: Nelson Rockefeller (D-NY)

Member Spotlight

Featured: Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) was one of the most formidable and enduring figures in congressional history, serving in the Senate from 1959 to 2010. A master of parliamentary procedure and a fierce defender of the institution, Byrd rose to become both Majority Leader and, later, President pro tempore. Known for his eloquent speeches and deep reverence for the Constitution, he viewed the Senate as the “soul of American democracy.” Over his long career, Byrd evolved from a Southern conservative to a champion of civil rights and federal investment in Appalachia, leaving behind a legacy defined by institutional loyalty, legislative mastery, and a profound belief in the power of government to serve its people.

Enactments

• Tax Reduction Act of 1975
• Cambodian and Vietnamese Refugees Act
• Securities Act Amendments of 1975
• Legislative Appropriations Act of 1975
• Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1975
• Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
• New York City Seasonal Financing Act of 1975
• Repeal of Fair Trade Laws
• Energy Policy and Conservation Act
• Labor, Health and Welfare Appropriations Act of 1976
• Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976
• Equal Credit Opportunity Act Amendments of 1976
• Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
• Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976
• National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976
• Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1975 Amendment
• International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976
• Agriculture Appropriations Act of 1976
• Government in the Sunshine Act
• National Emergencies Act
• Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 1976
• Tax Reform Act of 1976
• Toxic Substances Control Act
• Copyright Law Revision of 1976
• Unemployment Compensation Overhaul
• Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
• National Forest Management Act of 1976