Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
Learn about the factions and members of the first United States Congress
The 42nd Congress voted 115-65 to establish Yellowstone, America's first national park -- despite concerns surrounding federalism
Robert Smalls, born enslaved in South Carolina, stole the CSS Planter and delivered it to Union troops. After the Civil War, Smalls was elected to the South Carolina legislature and later to the U.S. Congress where he served 5 terms during and after Reconstruction.
Explore the vote records of the 54 men and women who have served as Speaker of the House
