Democrats swept the 1866 congressional elections and achieved two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate.

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Republicans swept the 1866 congressional elections, achieving two-thirds majorities in both the House and Senate, not the Democrats. This allowed them to pass legislation over President Andrew Johnson's vetoes, particularly in matters related to Reconstruction and civil rights for freed slaves.

Democrats Swept the 1866 Congressional Elections and Achieved Two-Thirds Majorities