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.
Visualize the first time in history a cabinet nominee's confirmation ended in a tie.
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.
Learn the story of a place through the people that represented it through history
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
