The One Hundred First Congress refers to the meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government that took place from January 3, 1989, to November 22, 1990. It included the Senate and the House of Representatives, with significant events such as the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. During this Congress, the Democratic Party held a majority in the House, while the Republican Party had a majority in the Senate. The One Hundred First Congress addressed various issues, including economic policies, healthcare reform, and foreign relations, particularly in the context of the end of the Cold War.