As disgraced former VP Spiro Agnew resigned in 1973, the Senate confirmed Congressman Gerald Ford to take his place as Nixon's right-hand man.
Kevin McCarty of California is elected Speaker of the House on January 7, 2023, four days and 15 ballots the election of the speaker began at the start of the 118th Congress.
In America's first use of the Presidential veto, George Washington vetoed legislation affixing the size of the House of Representatives at 120 members.
Learn about LBJ's career in the Senate and explore key votes.
Visualize the first time in history a cabinet nominee's confirmation ended in a tie.
