Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
Despite opposition from conservative groups, Justice O'Connor was confirmed unanimously
Visualize the 117th House and its members, and compare it with past congresses
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 Senate's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act narrowly failed due to a surprise defection by Sen. John McCain
