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GEORGE W. BUSH 2002
In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, Republicans expanded control of the House and regained control of the Senate.
BILL CLINTON 1994
In 1994, the Republicans’ “Contract with America” helped them grab control of the Senate and House for the first time in 40 years.
GEORGE H.W. BUSH 1990
With Bush’s popularity waning because of the Persian Gulf crisis and the economy, the House and Senate remained in Democratic control.
RONALD REAGAN 1982
The Republicans retained control of the Senate, but 26 GOP representatives lost their seats, further increasing Democratic control of the House.
Source: Denver Post research
