93rd United States Congress
The 93rd United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C., from January 3, 1973, to January 3, 1975, during the last 18 months of Richard Nixon's presidency, and the first 6 months of Gerald Ford's. This Congress was the first Congress with more than two Senate presidents. After the resignation of Spiro Agnew, Gerald Ford was appointed under the authority of the newly ratified Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Ford became president the next year and Nelson Rockefeller was appointed in his place. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the 1970 United States census. Both chambers had a Democratic majority.
Major events
- January 20, 1973: President Richard Nixon began his second term.
- January 22, 1973: Supreme Court issued abortion decision, Roe v. Wade
- January 27, 1973: Paris Peace Accords signed
- October 10, 1973: Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned
- October 20, 1973: Saturday Night Massacre
- October 30, 1973: Impeachment proceedings against President Nixon initiated
- December 6, 1973: Vice President Gerald Ford confirmed and inaugurated
- August 9, 1974: President Richard Nixon resigned, Vice President Gerald Ford became president
- November 5, 1974: United States midterm elections: Democrats increased their majorities in both houses
- December 19, 1974: Vice President Nelson Rockefeller confirmed and inaugurated
- *First television broadcast from the Senate chamber, as Nelson Rockefeller was sworn into office
Major legislation
- July 1, 1973: Case–Church Amendment,, title I,
- August 13, 1973: Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973,, title I,
- September 26, 1973: Rehabilitation Act of 1973,,
- October 1, 1973: Domestic Volunteer Services Act of 1973,,
- October 4, 1973: Oil Pollution Act of 1973,,
- November 3, 1973: Amtrak Improvement Act,,
- November 7, 1973: War Powers Resolution,,
- December 28, 1973: Comprehensive Employment and Training Act,
- December 28, 1973: Endangered Species Act,,
- December 29, 1973: Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973,
- March 7, 1974: Water Resources Development Act of 1974,,
- May 22, 1974: Disaster Relief Act of 1974,,
- July 12, 1974: Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974,,
- July 25, 1974: Legal Services Corporation Act,,
- August 21, 1974: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,, title V, §513,
- September 2, 1974: Employee Retirement Income Security Act,,
- September 7, 1974: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974,,
- October 15, 1974: Federal Election Campaign Act,,
- October 28, 1974: Equal Credit Opportunity Act,,
- October 29, 1974: Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974,,
- November 26, 1974: National Mass Transportation Assistance Act,,
- December 3, 1974: Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act,,
- December 16, 1974: Safe Drinking Water Act,,
- December 31, 1974: Privacy Act of 1974,,
- January 2, 1975: An Act to Establish Rules of Evidence for Certain Courts and Proceedings,,
- January 3, 1975: Trade Act of 1974,,
- January 3, 1975: Hazardous Materials Transportation Act,, title I,
- January 4, 1975: Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act,,
- January 4, 1975: Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975,,
- January 4, 1975: National Health Planning and Resources Development Act,,
Hearings
- May 17, 1973: Watergate hearings began
- May 9, 1974: Hearings on the impeachment of President Nixon began
Party summary
Senate
House of Representatives
Leadership
Senate
- President: Spiro Agnew until October 10, 1973
- * Gerald Ford December 6, 1973 – August 9, 1974
- **Nelson Rockefeller from December 19, 1974
- President pro tempore: James Eastland
- Permanent acting president pro tempore: Lee Metcalf
Majority (Democratic) leadership
- Majority Leader: Mike Mansfield
- Majority Whip: Robert Byrd
- Democratic Caucus Secretary: Frank Moss
Minority (Republican) leadership
- Minority Leader: Hugh Scott
- Minority Whip: Robert P. Griffin
- Republican Conference Chairman: Norris Cotton
- Republican Conference Secretary: Wallace F. Bennett
- National Senatorial Committee Chair: Bill Brock
- Policy Committee Chairman: John Tower
House of Representatives
- Speaker: Carl Albert
Majority (Democratic) leadership
- Majority Leader: Tip O'Neill
- Majority Whip: John J. McFall
- Democratic Caucus Chairman: Olin E. Teague
- Democratic Caucus Secretary: Leonor Sullivan
- Democratic Campaign Committee Chairman: Wayne Hays
Minority (Republican) leadership
- Minority Leader: Gerald Ford until December 6, 1973
- *John Jacob Rhodes from December 7, 1973
- Minority Whip: Leslie C. Arends
- Republican Conference Chairman: John B. Anderson
- Republican Conference Vice-chairman: Samuel L. Devine
- Republican Conference Secretary: Jack Edwards
- Policy Committee Chairman: Barber Conable
- Republican Campaign Committee Chairman: Robert H. Michel
Caucuses
- Congressional Black Caucus
- House Democratic Caucus
- Senate Democratic Caucus
Members