Joseph Rainey (R-SC), born into slavery, was the first African-American elected to the House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives voted 421-1 to authorize the use of military force against the perpetrators of the September 11th attacks
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Map, visualize, and explore the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act in October 2001
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator