Despite opposition from conservative groups, Justice O'Connor was confirmed unanimously
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
Map, visualize, and explore the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act in October 2001
Although President Johnson had earlier admitted the former Confederate States of America, Congress refused to seat their congressional delegations until passing HR1058 along party lines.
In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits. Critics allege this led to risky investment practices, and subsequently the 2008 financial crisis.
