The 100th United States Congress convened from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 1989. It included the Senate and the House of Representatives, with a total of 535 members. The Congress was notable for its Democratic majority in both chambers, with Jim Wright serving as the Speaker of the House and George Mitchell as the Senate Majority Leader. During this session, Congress addressed various issues, including budget deficits, civil rights, and foreign policy. Significant legislation passed included the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, reflecting the political climate of the late 1980s.