Actually, you both are incorrect - IIRC, the Dems took control in January 2007 of the House and Senate.
January 4, 2007 Nacy Pelosi said this:
“After years of historic deficits, this 110th Congress will commit itself to a higher standard: Pay as you go, no new deficit spending. Our new America will provide unlimited opportunity for future generations, not burden them with mountains of debt.”