Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
Among the first political parties in America, prominent members of the Democratic-Republican Party included Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Joseph Rainey (R-SC), born into slavery, was the first African-American elected to the House of Representatives.
'Lend-Lease' saw the United States send military hardware, oil, and food to foreign allies during World War 2
The Senate's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act narrowly failed due to a surprise defection by Sen. John McCain