The 42nd Congress voted 115-65 to establish Yellowstone, America's first national park -- despite concerns surrounding federalism
Visualize the 118th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
Visualize the first time in history a cabinet nominee's confirmation ended in a tie.
This controversial procedure was banned by the Federal Government in 2003.
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.
