'Lend-Lease' saw the United States send military hardware, oil, and food to foreign allies during World War 2
In 1949, U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey called for the abolition of the filibuster in order to advance civil rights bills; as Senate Majority Whip, he advanced civil rights bills; as a Senator in 1975, he voted to lower the threshold to break a filibuster from 67 votes to 60.
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Explore the vote records of the 54 men and women who have served as Speaker of the House
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
