The 1962 United States midterm election

Midterm election

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s were held on November 6. Although the Democrats

Democratic Party (United States)

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 of President John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

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 lost seats to the Republicans

Republican Party (United States)

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 in the House of Representatives

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 they retained their majority in that chamber. The Democrats also increased their majority in the Senate

United States Senate

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United States Senate

The Democrats made a net gain of four seats from the Republicans, maintaining control of the Senate, with Democrats having about 2/3 of the Senate seats.

United States House of Representatives

The Democrats had a net loss of four seats in the House, but still came away with a 259–176 majority.