Southern states enacted laws that restricted freedom for blacks.
Republicans had majority in 2004 but in 2006 Democrats became the majority
Radical Republicans in congress had enough votes to override or defeat ,both vetoes, and the bills became law.
The Congress
In the 113th congress, there are 232 Republicans in the House of Representatives.
202 republicans and 233 Democrats
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At the start of the 112th Congress there will be 51 Democrats, 47 Republicans and 2 Independents.
110th congress has 202 republicans and 233 democrats in the House of Representatives. AND...49 republicans, 49 democrats, and 2 independents in the Senate.
DEMOCRATS
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