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13 unusual facts about 105th United States Congress


1997 State of the Union Address

The 1997 State of the Union address was given by President Bill Clinton to a joint session of the 105th United States Congress on February 4, 1997.

1998 State of the Union Address

The 1998 State of the Union address was given by President Bill Clinton to a joint session of the 105th United States Congress on January 27, 1998.

Bill Luther

Luther was a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1995 to January 3, 2003, serving in the 104th, 105th, 106th, and 107th congresses, representing Minnesota's 6th congressional district.

Bob Schaffer

Robert Warren "Bob" Schaffer (born July 24, 1962) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Colorado in the 105th Congress and the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997 to January 3, 2003).

Credit Union Membership Access Act

H.R. 1151 was introduced to the 105th United States Congress by Congressman Newt Gingrich (R-GA).

David Funderburk

Funderburk was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 105th Congress.

Enumerated powers

At the beginning of the 105th Congress, the House of Representatives incorporated the substantive requirement of the Enumerated Powers Act into the House rules.

Ernest F. Coe

In 1997, the 105th Congress declared that Coe was the primary force behind the creation of Everglades National Park, acknowledged that he is considered the "Father of Everglades National Park", and resolved that the visitors' center closest to Homestead be dedicated in his name.

Forced Abortion Condemnation Act

Forced Abortion Condemnation Act is a bill, introduced at the 105th United States Congress on September 29, 1997 by the Republican sponsor Tillie Fowler.

Jon Lynn Christensen

Christensen was elected as a Republican to the 104th and 105th United States Congresses serving from January 3, 1995 to January 3, 1999.

Randy Tate

He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election to the 105th United States Congress, receiving 47% of the vote against Democrat Adam Smith.

United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 1996

Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 105th Congress from January 3, 1997 until January 3, 1999.

United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 1996

Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 105th Congress from January 1997 until January 1999.