As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
After reports that the USS Maddox had been attacked by North Vietnamese naval vessels, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 422-1 to authorize military action in Vietnam. Eugene Siler was the loan 'Nay' vote.
Joseph Rainey (R-SC), born into slavery, was the first African-American elected to the House of Representatives.
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.
Despite opposition from conservative groups, Justice O'Connor was confirmed unanimously