In the midterm election of 1946, the Republican Party gained control of Congress, winning a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This shift marked the first time since 1932 that Republicans held a majority in Congress, signaling a significant political change in the post-World War II era. The election was largely viewed as a referendum on the Democratic administration of President Harry S. Truman.
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