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Which party gained the majority in Congress the day before Shelby's party switch?

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The Republican Party gained the majority in Congress on March 4, 1855. This shift in power occurred the day before Congressman Richard Shelby switched parties, moving from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. Shelby's decision highlighted the growing divide between the two parties, particularly on the issue of slavery, which ultimately escalated into the American Civil War.
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