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The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the Twentieth Census of the United States in 1980. Both chambers had a Democratic majority.
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Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, Pub.L. 100-17, 101 Stat. 132
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The United States Department of Justice declares incumbent Austrian president Kurt Waldheim an "undesirable alien".
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Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act of 1987
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Stock market levels fell sharply on Wall Street and around the world.
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Senate and House panels released reports charging President Reagan with 'ultimate responsibility' for the affair
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The Democratic-controlled United States House of Representatives rejects President Ronald Reagan's request for $36.25 million to support the Nicaraguan Contras.
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Two U.S. Army helicopters collide in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, killing 17 servicemen.
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The United States Supreme Court upholds the law allowing special prosecutors to investigate suspected crimes by executive branch officials.
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George H. W. Bush was elected over Michael Dukakis; United States Senate elections, 1988 & United States House of Representatives elections, 1988: Democrats retained control of Congress
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Pub.L. 100-690, including Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act and Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act
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The 100th term ends and the 101th term begins
