The House of Representatives voted 421-1 to authorize the use of military force against the perpetrators of the September 11th attacks
In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits. Critics allege this led to risky investment practices, and subsequently the 2008 financial crisis.
On the final day of John Tyler's presidency, a broad coalition overrode his veto on a minor bill related to customs enforcement -- the first time congress ever overrode a presidential veto.
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Visualize the 117th House and its members, and compare it with past congresses