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U.S. House election, 1968
The U.S. House election, 1968 was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1968 which coincided with Richard M. Nixon's election as President. Nixon's narrow victory yielded only limited gains for his Republican Party, which picked up a net of five seats from the Democratic Party. The Democrats nonetheless retained a majority in the House.
Overall results
| Party | Total Seats (change) | Seat percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 243 | -4 | 55.8% |
| Republican Party | 192 | +5 | 44.1% |
| Totals | 435 | +0 | 100.0% |
See also
Last updated: 05-31-2005 15:07:22
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