Explore the votes of Hattie Wyatt Caraway, the first woman elected to the Senate
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.
By a vote of 96-3, Ford was easily confirmed. Click to learn who the three dissenting votes were.
The Senate's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act narrowly failed due to a surprise defection by Sen. John McCain
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
