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The Senate failed, barely, to secure a two-thirds majority in favor of convicting President Andrew Johnson
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, sex, and national origin in employment, accommodation, and education.
Map, visualize, and explore the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act in October 2001
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.