The Seventy-Second Congress of the United States convened from March 4, 1931, to March 4, 1933. It was a significant period during the Great Depression, marked by economic challenges and the need for legislative responses. This Congress included the House of Representatives and the Senate, with key figures such as Speaker of the House John Nance Garner and Senate Majority Leader Joseph Taylor Robinson. During this Congress, several important laws were passed, including measures aimed at economic recovery and social welfare. The Emergency Banking Act and the Glass-Steagall Act were among the notable legislation that sought to stabilize the banking system and restore public confidence.