Sen. Rand Paul's motion to hold that the Senate cannot try an impeached official who is no longer in office was defeated 55-45. Most legal scholars agree such a trial is permissible.
Learn the story of a place through the people that represented it through history
Joseph Rainey (R-SC), born into slavery, was the first African-American elected to the House of Representatives.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
The 42nd Congress voted 115-65 to establish Yellowstone, America's first national park -- despite concerns surrounding federalism