The 98th United States Congress 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 Democratic Party held a majority in both chambers during this session. 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 the federal budget, economic policies, and foreign relations, particularly concerning Central America and the Soviet Union.