Passage of major legislative initiatives continues:
The Crime Bill: the toughest and most comprehensive crime bill ever;
puts 100,000 more cops on our streets and combats domestic violence
through the Violence Against Women Act.
School-to-Work Opportunities Act: Prepares young people for their
first jobs and continuing education. |
| President Clinton signed the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and the
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 |
Clinton wins re-election first Democrat to do so since Roosevelt
President Clinton signed into law the Telecommunications Bill, the
first reform of the communications industry since 1934 |
| Clinton Administration records first budget surplus in decades |
| Clinton Administration records second consecutive budget surplus |
Clinton Administration records third consecutive budget surplus
In the 2000 elections, Democrats netted 4 additional Senate seats,
one additional House seat, and one additional gubernatorial seat.
Vice President Al Gore wins the popular vote for President by over
500,000 votes. |
Democrats retake control of the Senate under Majority Leader Tom
Daschle
Democrats swept to victory in races all across the nation, including
races for Virginia Governor and Lt. Governor, New Jersey Governor,
and 39 out of 42 major mayoral races including Los Angeles and Houston. |
