In 1979, the U.S. Congress established de facto diplomatic relations with Taiwan, including a commitment to militarily defend Taiwan from attack.
Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
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The Senate failed, barely, to secure a two-thirds majority in favor of convicting President Andrew Johnson