The 45th Congress of the United States convened from March 4, 1877, to March 4, 1879. It was marked by significant political changes following the contentious 1876 presidential election, which resulted in the controversial victory of Rutherford B. Hayes. The Congress was composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate, with a focus on issues such as Reconstruction and economic policies. During this Congress, key legislation included the Bland-Allison Act, which aimed to increase the production of silver coins, and debates over the withdrawal of federal troops from the South. The 45th Congress played a crucial role in shaping post-Civil War America and addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing nation.