In 1965, Congress passed the Immigration and Nationality Act, which eliminated restrictions racial, ethnic, and national origin restrictions on immigration and established priority immigration procedures for family reunification.
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Despite opposition from conservative groups, Justice O'Connor was confirmed unanimously
In 1866, the House voted 105-20 to try former Confederate President Jefferson Davis for treason -- the trial ultimately never occurred.
By a vote of 96-3, Ford was easily confirmed. Click to learn who the three dissenting votes were.