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NarcissusLovesEcho OP t1_ivuh96l wrote
Reply to [OC] Since Democrats and Republicans became the dominant two parties in the United States (1856), there have been 12 midterm elections that resulted in the House of Representatives switching control from one party to the other (7 for Democrats, 5 for Republicans). by NarcissusLovesEcho
Done in Excel; data from House of Representatives https://history.house.gov/Institution/Party-Divisions/Party-Divisions/
JPAnalyst OP t1_j40qpow wrote
Reply to [OC] The U.S. House of Representatives elected the Speaker of the House after 15 ballots. 1859 was the last year to require more than 15 ballots. by JPAnalyst
Chart: Excel Source: [House.gov](https://history.house.gov/People/Office/Speakers-List/) [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Speaker_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections)
tricksterloki t1_j6ik744 wrote
Reply to TIL Margarine was originally named oleomargarine from Latin for oleum (olive oil) and Greek margarite ("pearl", indicating luster). by joshemerson
also be made from coal oil, and [responsible for one of the first federal commerce laws.](https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1851-1900/1886_07_23_Oleomargarine/)
FyuckerFjord OP t1_iufq6cx wrote
Reply to comment by potato-balls in Can't unsee (explained in comments) by FyuckerFjord
holding the belt. (College. I mean college. I just realized you wouldn't get that.) https://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/BAIC/Historical-Essays/Keeping-the-Faith/Party-Realignment--New-Deal/