Who was running for president in 1974?
Democrat Jimmy Carter of Georgia defeated incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford from Michigan by a narrow victory of 297 electoral college votes to Ford’s 240.
Who had Senate majority in 1974?
1974 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Mike Mansfield | Hugh Scott |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader since | January 3, 1961 | September 24, 1969 |
| Leader’s seat | Montana | Pennsylvania |
| Seats before | 57 | 41 |
Which party controlled the House of Representatives in 1974?
1974 United States House of Representatives elections
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader since | January 21, 1971 | December 7, 1973 |
| Leader’s seat | Oklahoma 3rd | Arizona 1st |
| Last election | 242 seats | 192 seats |
| Seats won | 291 | 144 |
Who was elected in 1978?
1978 United States elections
| Incumbent president | Jimmy Carter (Democratic) |
| Next Congress | 96th |
| Senate elections | |
|---|---|
| Overall control | Democratic hold |
| Seats contested | 35 of 100 seats (33 seats of Class 2 + 2 special elections) |
What happened in the 1974 congressional election?
The elections occurred in the wake of the Watergate scandal and three months into term of Republican President Gerald Ford. Democrats won net gains of four seats in the Senate, 49 seats in the House of Representatives, and four seats in the gubernatorial elections.
How much did senators make in 1973?
Senate Salaries since 1789
| Years | Salary |
|---|---|
| 1965–1969 | $30,000 per annum |
| 1969–1975 | $42,500 per annum |
| 1975–1977 | $44,600 per annum |
| 1977–1978 | $57,500 per annum |
Which party controlled the House in 1975?
| 94th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| House Majority | Democratic |
| House Speaker | Carl Albert (D) |
| Sessions | |
| 1st: January 14, 1975 – December 19, 1975 2nd: January 19, 1976 – October 1, 1976 |