In America's first use of the Presidential veto, George Washington vetoed legislation affixing the size of the House of Representatives at 120 members.
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.
Map, visualize, and explore the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act in October 2001
The Senate failed, barely, to secure a two-thirds majority in favor of convicting President Andrew Johnson
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
