By a vote of 96-3, Ford was easily confirmed. Click to learn who the three dissenting votes were.
In 1866, the House voted 105-20 to try former Confederate President Jefferson Davis for treason -- the trial ultimately never occurred.
The 22nd Amendment, which established term limits for the Presidency of the United States, passed with some bipartisan support.
The Senate voted to acquit former President Trump of charges of inciting the January 6th attack on congress. Although Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed that Trump was legally culpable for a "disgraceful dereliction of duty", he concluded that the Senate is unable to convict former officials. The Senate had previously held it has the power to do so.
Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
