Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
Joseph Rainey (R-SC), born into slavery, was the first African-American elected to the House of Representatives.
The Senate's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act narrowly failed due to a surprise defection by Sen. John McCain
Before she became Vice President, Kamala Harris was the first South Asian-American woman elected to the Senate
Explore the vote records of the 54 men and women who have served as Speaker of the House