After reports that the USS Maddox had been attacked by North Vietnamese naval vessels, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 422-1 to authorize military action in Vietnam. Eugene Siler was the loan 'Nay' vote.
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'Lend-Lease' saw the United States send military hardware, oil, and food to foreign allies during World War 2
Despite opposition from conservative groups, Justice O'Connor was confirmed unanimously
In 1997, the Senate voted 95-0 to restrict entry of the U.S. into future international climate treaties, ending hopes for legally binding emissions targets for the U.S.
