The 99th Congress of the United States convened from January 3, 1985, to January 3, 1987. It consisted of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with significant events including the passage of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. During this Congress, the Republican Party held a majority in the Senate, while the Democratic Party maintained control of the House. Key figures included Speaker of the House Jim Wright and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, who played crucial roles in shaping legislation during this period.