Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
After reports that the USS Maddox had been attacked by North Vietnamese naval vessels, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 422-1 to authorize military action in Vietnam. Eugene Siler was the loan 'Nay' vote.
Felton became the first woman to serve in the Senate, for only 24 hours.
The 22nd Amendment, which established term limits for the Presidency of the United States, passed with some bipartisan support.
Although President Johnson had earlier admitted the former Confederate States of America, Congress refused to seat their congressional delegations until passing HR1058 along party lines.
