The Forty-Fifth Congress of the United States convened from March 4, 1877, to March 4, 1879. It was a significant period following the Civil War, marked by efforts to address issues such as Reconstruction and economic challenges. The Congress consisted of the House of Representatives and the Senate, with key legislation focusing on civil rights and the economy. During this Congress, notable events included the contested presidential election of 1876, which led to the Compromise of 1877. This agreement resolved the election dispute and resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, effectively ending Reconstruction.