The 98th Congress of the United States convened from January 3, 1983, to January 3, 1985. It consisted of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with a total of 535 voting members. The Democrats held a majority in both chambers, which influenced the legislative agenda during this period. Key legislation passed during the 98th Congress included the Social Security Amendments of 1983, which aimed to address the financial stability of the Social Security program. Additionally, the Congress dealt with issues such as tax reform and defense spending, reflecting the political climate of the early 1980s.