Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) became the first openly LGBT senator in 2012.
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.
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Despite opposition from conservative groups, Justice O'Connor was confirmed unanimously
Map, visualize, and explore the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act in October 2001