On the final day of John Tyler's presidency, a broad coalition overrode his veto on a minor bill related to customs enforcement -- the first time congress ever overrode a presidential veto.
Sen. Rand Paul's motion to hold that the Senate cannot try an impeached official who is no longer in office was defeated 55-45. Most legal scholars agree such a trial is permissible.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
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