The House of Representatives voted 421-1 to authorize the use of military force against the perpetrators of the September 11th attacks
Visualize the first time in history a cabinet nominee's confirmation ended in a tie.
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In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits.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.
Although President Johnson had earlier admitted the former Confederate States of America, Congress refused to seat their congressional delegations until passing HR1058 along party lines.
