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.
Rep Duncan D. Hunter (R-CA) gained notoriety for smoking a vape pen during a congressional hearing on regulating tobacco. He was subsequently convicted of campaign finance violations and resigned, before receiving a presidential pardon from President Trump
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
The 22nd Amendment, which established term limits for the Presidency of the United States, passed with some bipartisan support.
Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
