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The Senate's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act narrowly failed due to a surprise defection by Sen. John McCain
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The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass what would become the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age to 18.
The 22nd Amendment, which established term limits for the Presidency of the United States, passed with some bipartisan support.
