Congress controls spending in the United States:
Cumulative Share of Debt (Post-WWII to Present)When analyzing the raw accumulation of publicly held national debt according to which party held majorities in both chambers of Congress, findings from congressional studies (such as the Joint Economic Committee) reveal distinct differences:
(https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/republicans/2011...)
Democratic Control ~57% to 74% of gross debt
Republican Control ~10% to 25% of gross debt
Split / Divided Control ~22% of public debt