Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
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
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.
President Clinton was acquited of obstruction of justice charges in his impeachment trial, a two-thirds majority vote having been necessary to convict.