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.
After emotional and excoriating testimony from comedian Jon Stewart, congress re-authorizes the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Reps. Paul Gosar, Jody Hice, and Thomas Massie are among 12 who vote against the bill.
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The 22nd Amendment, which established term limits for the Presidency of the United States, passed with some bipartisan support.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator