Visualize the first time in history a cabinet nominee's confirmation ended in a tie.
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.
The House impeached President Donald J. Trump for a second time, an unprecedented feat in U.S. history, on charges of fomenting insurrection
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
