In America's first use of the Presidential veto, George Washington vetoed legislation affixing the size of the House of Representatives at 120 members.
In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits.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.
Felton became the first woman to serve in the Senate, for only 24 hours.
Map, visualize, and explore the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act in October 2001
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