Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) became the first openly LGBT senator in 2012.
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As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
After emotional and excoriating testimony from comedian Jon Stewart, congress re-authorizes the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Reps. Paul Gosar, Jody Hice, and Thomas Massie are among 12 who vote against the bill.
