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.
The House impeached President Donald J. Trump for a second time, an unprecedented feat in U.S. history, on charges of fomenting insurrection
Learn about LBJ's career in the Senate and explore key votes
Map, visualize, and explore the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act in October 2001
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator