Who controlled the Senate and House in 2012?
Democrats won a net gain of two Senate seats, retaining control of the chamber. In the first election held in the House of Representatives since the round of redistricting following the 2010 United States Census, Democrats picked up eight seats but failed to gain a majority, despite winning the popular vote.
How many seats were up for election in the House in 2012?
Results summary
| State | Total seats | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| Change | ||
| Arizona | 9 | 2 |
| Arkansas | 4 | 1 |
| California | 53 | 4 |
How many House seats were up for election in 2008?
All 435 voting seats, as well as all 6 non-voting seats, were up for election.
Who controlled the House in 2011?
Congress Overview Democrats controlled the 111th Congress (2009–2011) with majorities in both houses of Congress alongside the country’s first African-American president, Democrat Barack Obama.
Who won election in 2012?
Obama defeated Romney, winning a majority of both the Electoral College and the popular vote. Obama won 332 electoral votes and 51.1% of the popular vote compared to Romney’s 206 electoral votes and 47.2%.
Did Democrats control the House 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.
Who was on the 2012 presidential ballot?
2012 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | Mitt Romney |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Massachusetts |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Paul Ryan |
| Electoral vote | 332 | 206 |
Who controlled the House and Senate in 2015?
| 114th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority | Republican |
| Senate President | Joe Biden (D) |
| House Majority | Republican |
| House Speaker | John Boehner (R) (until October 29, 2015) Paul Ryan (R) (from October 29, 2015) |