Who won the House of Representatives 2008?
2008 United States House of Representatives elections
| Leader | Nancy Pelosi | John Boehner |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader since | January 3, 2003 | January 3, 2007 |
| Leader’s seat | California 8th | Ohio 8th |
| Last election | 233 seats, 52.3% | 202 seats, 44.3% |
Who controlled the House and Senate in 2008?
The Democratic Party won a majority in both chambers, giving them full control of Congress for the first time since the 103rd Congress in 1993, which was also the last time they controlled the House.
What were the results of the 2008 election?
Obama won a decisive victory over McCain, winning the Electoral College and the popular vote by a sizable margin, including states that had not voted for the Democratic presidential candidate since 1976 (North Carolina) and 1964 (Indiana and Virginia).
Who was House majority leader in 2008?
Majority Leaders of the House (1899 to present)
| Congress and Years | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 109th (2005–2007) | BOEHNER, John Andrew 11 | Republican |
| 110th (2007–2009) | HOYER, Steny Hamilton | Democrat |
| 111th (2009–2011) | HOYER, Steny Hamilton | Democrat |
| 112th (2011–2013) | CANTOR, Eric | Republican |
Who won Senate in 2008?
2008 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Harry Reid | Mitch McConnell |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader’s seat | Nevada | Kentucky |
| Seats before | 49 | 49 |
| Seats after | 57 | 41 |
What was the result of the 2008 election quizlet?
The democratic nominee for the 2008 election was Barack Obama, alongside the experienced Joe Biden as his vice president. Obama won against McCain in a 364-174 electoral vote and won by 7,000,000 in the popular vote.