Visualize the first time in history a cabinet nominee's confirmation ended in a tie.
Under the direction of President John Adams, the Congress passed the Sedition Act of 1798, which made it a criminal offence to publish statements critical of the federal government. The first individual to be tried under the law was Rep. Matthew Lyon, who unsurprisingly had voted against its passage. Lyon was re-elected from jail.
Visualize the 115th House of Representatives and its members, compare it with the past
The House of Representatives authorized use of military force against Iraq in response to the invasion of Kuwait and United National Security Council Resolution 678
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
