The 102nd Congress of the United States convened from January 3, 1991, to January 3, 1993. It consisted of the House of Representatives and the Senate, with a total of 535 voting members. The Democrats held a majority in both chambers, with Tom Foley serving as the Speaker of the House and George Mitchell as the Senate Majority Leader. During this Congress, significant legislation was passed, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. The 102nd Congress also dealt with issues such as the Gulf War, economic recession, and health care reform, shaping policies that impacted various aspects of American life.