Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
In 1955, it was declared that the Communist Party (CPUSA) was not a political party but a conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. Government.
If passed, this treaty would have given Cuba to the United States. The Senate rejected it 53-30.
The Senate's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act narrowly failed due to a surprise defection by Sen. John McCain
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.
