The Senate voted to acquit former President Trump of charges of inciting the January 6th attack on congress. Although Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed that Trump was legally culpable for a "disgraceful dereliction of duty", he concluded that the Senate is unable to convict former officials. The Senate had previously held it has the power to do so.
'Lend-Lease' saw the United States send military hardware, oil, and food to foreign allies during World War 2
The 22nd Amendment, which established term limits for the Presidency of the United States, passed with some bipartisan support.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
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