Visualize the first time in history a cabinet nominee's confirmation ended in a tie.
The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass what would become the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age to 18.
Under the direction of President John Adams, the Congress passed the Sedition Act of 1798, which made it a criminal offence to publish statements critical of the federal government. The first individual to be tried under the law was Rep. Matthew Lyon, who unsurprisingly had voted against its passage. Lyon was re-elected from jail.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
The 42nd Congress voted 115-65 to establish Yellowstone, America's first national park -- despite concerns surrounding federalism
