Congressional balance data since 2001

Currently, the Senate has 51 Democrats, 47 Republicans, and 2 Independents, both of whom caucus with the Democrats. The House has 242 Republicans and 192 Democrats (1 vacancy).

In brief, here are the congressional numbers under Bush 43:

In total, Bush’s GOP controlled both the House and Senate concurrently for roughly four years and five months. Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats ever had a veto-proof majority in either house during Bush’s presidency.

Senate:

Republicans held the Senate from January thru May 2001, with a 50-50 makeup (VP Cheney cast tie-breaking votes).

Effective June 6, 2001, Sen. James Jeffords (VT) switched from the Republican to Democratic Party, handing the Senate majority to the Democrats thru 2002 (49 R; 51 D).

From 2003-2006, Republicans controlled the Senate (2003-2004: 51 D; 48 R; 1 Ind.) (2005-2006: 55 R; 44 D; 1 Ind.)

From 2007-2008, Democrats controlled the Senate, since two Independents broke the 49-49 split by caucusing with the Democrats (49 R; 49 D; 2 Ind.)

House:

2001-2006: Republicans controlled the House.

2007-2008: Democrats controlled the House.

Courtesy, Infoplease.com