On the final day of John Tyler's presidency, a broad coalition overrode his veto on a minor bill related to customs enforcement -- the first time congress ever overrode a presidential veto.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
In 1965, Congress passed the Immigration and Nationality Act, which eliminated restrictions racial, ethnic, and national origin restrictions on immigration and established priority immigration procedures for family reunification.
Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
