In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits. Critics allege this led to risky investment practices, and subsequently the 2008 financial crisis.
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.
The 42nd Congress voted 115-65 to establish Yellowstone, America's first national park -- despite concerns surrounding federalism
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Before she became Vice President, Kamala Harris was the first South Asian-American woman elected to the Senate
